Miracles of Jesus

Jesus Christ performed many miracles during his ministry in order to demonstrate his divine authority, fulfil Old Testament prophecy, and reveal the compassion and power of God to heal, provide, and restore both body and soul.

Seven Miracles in the Gospel of John

The Gospel of John highlights several miracles, often referred to as signs.

Turning water into wine

Described in John 2. While attending a wedding in the town of Cana, the bride and groom realise they are out of wine. Jesus turns six stone jars of water, each holding twenty to thirty gallons, into high-quality wine.

Healing the Official’s Son

Described in John 4. Jesus heals a royal official’s son in Capernaum from a distance.

Healing the Paralyzed Man

Described in John 5. Whilst in Bethesda, Jesus heals a man who had been paralyzed for 38 years.

Feeding the 5,000

Described in John 6. A multitude who had followed Jesus to hear his teaching grew hungry, but there was little food, only five barley loaves and two small fish offered by a boy. Jesus gave thanks, broke the loaves, and distributed the food, miraculously multiplying it to feed all 5,000 people, with twelve baskets of leftovers remaining.

Walking on Water

Described in John 6. After feeding the 5,000, Jesus’ disciples set out across the Sea of Galilee by boat. In the middle of the night, as strong winds and rough waters threatened them, Jesus walked on the water toward their boat. Terrified at first, the disciples recognized him, and he reassured them, saying, "It is I; do not be afraid." When He stepped into the boat, the storm calmed.

Healing the Blind Man

Described in John 9. Jesus heals a man blind from birth, to prove his identity as the Light of the World.

Raising Lazarus from the Dead

Described in John 11. When Jesus learned that his friend Lazarus had died, he travelled to Bethany, where Lazarus had been in the tomb for four days. Despite the grief of Lazarus's sisters, Mary and Martha, Jesus assured them that he is "the resurrection and the life." At the tomb, Jesus prayed to the Father and then commanded, "Lazarus, come forth!" Lazarus emerged, alive and still wrapped in burial cloths.

A few other miracles are described along with these in the Synoptic Gospels, which the Gospel of John acknowledges, saying:

"There are also many other things that Jesus did; if every one of them were written down, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written." - Gospel of John 21:25