{"id":9176,"date":"2026-04-30T07:01:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T05:01:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advent-ug.org\/answers\/ioan-19-26-ysus-hovory-s-ioan-naly\/"},"modified":"2026-05-09T22:41:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T20:41:22","slug":"govory-ly-ysus-s-joan-v-joan-1926-27","status":"publish","type":"answers","link":"https:\/\/advent-ug.org\/en\/answers\/govory-ly-ysus-s-joan-v-joan-1926-27\/","title":{"rendered":"Did Jesus speak with John in John 19:26\u201327?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yes, in John 19:26\u201327 Jesus speaks with John.<\/b> First He addresses His mother Mary, and then directly the disciple \u201cwhom He loved,\u201d<\/i> \u2014 and Christian tradition, together with the context of the Gospel itself, understands this to mean the apostle John. This brief moment reveals the character of Christ: loving, faithful, and full of care even in the deepest suffering<\/b>.<\/p>\n

The direct text<\/h2>\n

\u201cWhen Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple standing by, whom He loved, He said to His mother, \u2018Woman, behold your son!\u2019 Then He said to the disciple, \u2018Behold your mother!\u2019 And from that hour that disciple took her to his own home.\u201d John 19:26\u201327<\/a><\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

From the verse itself it is clearly seen: after the words to Mary come the words to the disciple<\/i>. In the Gospel of John, the expression \u201cthe disciple whom He loved\u201d traditionally refers to John himself, who often avoids calling himself by name (an expression of humility).<\/p>\n

Why this moment is so significant<\/h2>\n

This happened during the crucifixion<\/b>. Jesus endured incredible physical pain and spiritual heaviness. And yet He saw Mary and John<\/i>. This shows that Christ was not so consumed by suffering that He forgot His loved ones. His love remained active<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Here the spirit of God\u2019s law is fulfilled\u2014the fifth commandment:<\/p>\n

\u201cHonor your father and your mother.\u201d Exod. 20:12<\/a><\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Although Jesus is on the cross as the Redeemer of the world, He remains also a faithful Son who cares for His mother<\/i>. God\u2019s Word is revealed here not as a burden, but as love in action<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Why John specifically<\/h2>\n

Several reasons:<\/p>\n

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  1. John was there<\/b>, near the cross. Many of the disciples fled in fear\u2014he remained close. This speaks of devotion<\/i>.<\/li>\n
  2. There was special spiritual closeness<\/b> between Jesus and John\u2014part of the inner circle, a witness of key moments in the ministry.<\/li>\n
  3. Jesus\u2019 earthly brothers at that time still did not believe in Him<\/i> (John 7:5)\u2014likely they were not ready to take on such responsibility.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Ellen White in the book \u201cThe Desire of Ages\u201d describes that even in His dying hour Christ does not forget His mother and arranges her future with love and dignity.<\/p>\n

    The spiritual meaning of the scene<\/h2>\n

    These words are not only a family gesture. They reveal a new community being formed around Christ<\/b>. At the cross a spiritual family is being created, founded not on blood relation, but on faith and faithfulness<\/i>:<\/p>\n

    \u201cFor whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother!\u201d Matt. 12:50<\/a><\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    John takes Mary \u201cinto his own home\u201d<\/i> \u2014 and this becomes a symbol of Christian mutual care<\/b>. God\u2019s people are not merely a collection of people with the same beliefs, but a community of responsibility, compassion, and service<\/i>.<\/p>\n

    What this text reveals about the character of Jesus<\/h2>\n

    In John 19:26\u201327 Christ appears as fully human and fully divine<\/b>. As Savior\u2014He dies for the sins of the world. As Son\u2014He cares for His mother. In this short scene are joined together majesty and tenderness<\/i>.<\/p>\n

    This reminds us: God sees our personal needs<\/b>. Sometimes people think of salvation only as a great theological theme. But Jesus shows that heavenly love reaches the home, the family, loneliness, and the care of an elderly parent<\/i>. Nothing human is beyond His attention.<\/p>\n

    A lesson for you<\/h2>\n

    John did not merely listen \u2014 he carried out<\/i> the instruction: \"and from that hour that disciple took her into his home\".<\/b>. True discipleship includes obedience that turns into action<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    If we follow Christ, we must show the same faithfulness in small and great things:<\/p>\n

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    1. Caring for our parents.<\/li>\n
    2. Being a support to the believers around us.<\/li>\n
    3. Turning love into concrete deeds.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      The cross not only saves us \u2014 it teaches us how to live<\/i>.<\/p>","protected":false},"template":"","meta":{"faq_question":"\u0413\u043e\u0432\u043e\u0440\u0438 \u043b\u0438 \u0418\u0441\u0443\u0441 \u0441 \u0419\u043e\u0430\u043d \u0432 \u0419\u043e\u0430\u043d 19:26\u201327?","bible_refs":"\u0419\u043e\u0430\u043d 19:26\u201327, \u0418\u0437\u0445\u043e\u0434 20:12, \u0419\u043e\u0430\u043d 7:5, \u041c\u0430\u0442\u0435\u0439 12:50","answer_lang":"ru","source_question":"\u0439\u043e\u0430\u043d 19:26 \u0418\u0441\u0443\u0441 \u0433\u043e\u0432\u043e\u0440\u0438 \u0441 \u0419\u043e\u0430\u043d \u043d\u0430\u043b\u0438"},"answer_topic":[147],"class_list":["post-9176","answers","type-answers","status-publish","hentry","answer_topic-salvation"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/advent-ug.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/answers\/9176","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/advent-ug.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/answers"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/advent-ug.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/answers"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/advent-ug.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9176"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"answer_topic","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/advent-ug.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/answer_topic?post=9176"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}