The Relationship Between Jesus And John The Baptist Explained

There isn't much written about the early life of Jesus or John the Baptist. However, many believe that the men were related. Mary was the mother of Jesus, and Elizabeth was John's mother. PerBible Gateway, the Good Book describes Elizabeth and Mary as relatives, with some versions calling Elizabeth Mary's "cousin," "kinswoman," or simply "relative."

There isn't much written about the early life of Jesus or John the Baptist. However, many believe that the men were related. Mary was the mother of Jesus, and Elizabeth was John's mother. Per Bible Gateway, the Good Book describes Elizabeth and Mary as relatives, with some versions calling Elizabeth Mary's "cousin," "kinswoman," or simply "relative." The National Catholic Register theorizes that the two women were related by blood, surmising that Jesus and John were likely cousins.

Jesus and John the Baptist share an unusual similarity in that angels foretold their birth. The Gospel of Luke states that an angel told John's father, Zechariah, that his wife would bear him a son, and that the child would be "great in the sight of the Lord." When Elizabeth was six months pregnant, an angel also visited Mary, telling her that her son would be called the Son of the Most High. When Mary told Elizabeth about her visit from the angel, the baby jumped in Elizabeth's womb, according to the Gospel of Luke. From this account, it is estimated that Jesus was around six months older than John.

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