John's ministry By Natasha Bellamy 28 John Became one of Jesus' disciples The Apostle John was among the first chosen by Jesus to be his closest followers. 70 John flees to Ephesus and serves as a leader (elder) in the Ephesian church. 85 John writes the Gospel of John 90 John writes 1,2, and 3 John. 95 John is exiled to the island of Patmos, where he writes Revelation. 96 John returns to Ephesus until his death.
