John the Evangelist (10–98) author of the Gospel of John; traditionally identified with John the Apostle of Jesus, John of Patmos (author o…
Jesus in John 13:34-35 NRSV
Gospel of John
“If you must change to garner the love of another, their love was never for you, but another.”
1997
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