New Testament people named John

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John in the Bible
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The name John (in Greek, Ἰωάννης) is prominent in the New Testament and occurs numerous times. Among Jews of this period, the name was one of the most popular, borne by about five percent of men.^[1] Thus, it has long been debated which Johns are to be identified with which.^[2]