The Gospel according to St John, read by Sir David Suchet

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This specially recorded reading of St John's Gospel was filmed in the Jerusalem Chamber, Westminster Abbey, by acclaimed actor Sir David Suchet CBE.

Best-known for playing Agatha Christie’s fictional detective Hercule Poirot, Sir David became a Christian in 1986 after reading a hotel room Bible. He has read the entire Bible before, for Hodder & Stoughton’s NIV Audio Bible, which has sold over 100,000 copies worldwide.

The Jerusalem Chamber in the Abbey’s Deanery, the residence of the Dean of Westminster, has a pivotal role in the history of printed versions of the Holy Bible. It hosted the committees engaged on writing King James I’s Authorized Version of the Bible in 1611, the Revised Version in 1870, the New English Bible in 1961 and the Revised English Bible in 1989.

St John’s Gospel reached its final form around AD 90–110, although it contains signs of origins dating back to AD 70 and possibly even earlier. Like the three other gospels, it is anonymous, although it identifies an unnamed ‘disciple whom Jesus loved’ as the writer.

The NIV Audio Bible is available in iOS and Android app formats, as well as on MP3 CD and as an audio download:

The Holy Bible, New International Version (Anglicised) © 1973, 1979, 1984, 2011 Biblica, the International Bible Society.
Published by Hodder & Stoughton Publishers, an Hachette UK company. Used by permission.

[DarykThorwin]

I was baptized today. Just feel like telling everyone. :) God bless.

[dannyramos]

I work in a warehouse by myself and my most favorite thing to do is listen to the word of God. It really does something to me. It blocks out alot of the noise in my head and give rest to my soul. May Our father bless everyone who listens to this and may they come to better a understanding of the love and grace of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ...

[miniaxe]

Got baptised today. Glory to the Father and the son and the Holy spirit

[DemsAreDemonic]

Just hearing the Word of God makes me feel healthier in a dark world. It is truly the light of the world.

[brucelatronica]

I'm a truck driver and drive 11 hours a night 5 days a week and love hearing the word of God !!

[adsrinivasan]

I was feeling depressed. But after I listened the Word of God brought me relief. What a Mighty God we serve.

[Codestud]

At the age of 48, this beautiful Gospel read to me in this way, is what finally connected me to the Christian faith. Thank you David Suchet and thank you Jesus!

[johnnyfigueroa]

We need more of this man reading the Bible, this was so captivating

[DonYutuc]

Who's watching and or listening in 2024? Your steps are ordered by the Lord God Almighty. What a soothing voice to listen to! God's voice? I believe 🙏 🙌

[haddavdmh]

The greatest single book ever written. Amen

[neenernener]

I turned 15 in April 1986. In May 1986 I gave birth to my son. In August 1986 i started my freshman year of high school.
I wasn't raised in church, but i knew enough about life, God & his son. I knew my "mistake" was really a blessing from Our Maker. I never considered him a clump of cells (or any of the ridiculous things people say to deny the truth & absolve themselves from guilt or shame.)
I was almost 20 weeks along (too far to have anyone else force me to do something i absolutely don't believe & never have) before I was courageous enough to tell my mom. Naturally, she wasn't happy about it, but boy oh boy she came around! She helped, supported, encouraged me. She taught me how to be a mom while she was still mothering me! She let me have a childhood, but still made me be responsible when i had too.
I thank God for giving me the best mom, most wonderful son & the absolutely most precious Granddaughter ever!
❤🙏🕊👼🏼

[FOOKYOUTUBENUMBERS]

It’s 5:20am Christmas morning, I've bern up all night due my late partner passing last Christmas morning at 10:30am🙏 I started listening to this gospel and it’s making me a lot stronger to face the day thank you for the reading and thank you Jesus and are Farther🙏🙏🙏 If Your struggling today ask the lord to help you and give you strength Bless you all stay strong and have faith Amen 🙏🙏🙏

[MetroWord]

I don't care how many times I listen. The Gospel is life and David's reading is marvelous.

[Joshua_]

I fell asleep listening to this last night and slept through the night for the first time in months! Thank you jesus for your word!

[richardhowell]

I have to say, I’d been away for many years. On or around Oct 7th I fell on my face and asked for forgiveness. I left Him for some years but he never left me! Thank you Lord Jesus!!

[rsj]

What a special voice. Sir David you really bring this amazing gospel to life. I am transported there while listening

[n-r-m]

Gods word is always so spiritually encouraging and uplifting who’s with me?

[worshiplibrary]

I don't know who needs to hear this today, but give GOD a little more time. Give HIM your worries, accept HIS peace and rest. He will drive you and pave the way for you. Amen ♥ 🕊

[marshachesbro]

The Gospel of John is my favorite of all. Its magnifies my soul !

[christinekwakwa]

I think I have listened to half the Bible in 2 months because of Sir David . My life is changing. Thank you God, thank you Jesus and thank you Sir David!