How did John get his letters sent from the Isle of Patmos?

Question

who took them to the churches for him?

Answer 1

IF that was the way it happened, we are not told how the letters were communicated.

But John did not die on Patmos.
He was released from his exile, and he died in his own home in Ephesus, an old man. The only Disciple who did not die a maryter's death.

Any of John's disciples could have done this for him.

Answer 2

Letters From Patmos

Answer 3

When I was in 6th grade I wrote an article for my Southern Baptist Church Youth Paper called "John on the Ilse of Pecos and the Peyote Cactus Adventures". The paper was about not taking the Bible literally or out of history context.

They published it and allowed me a column which included my articles "The Alleged Virgin Birth" and "Parting of the Red Sea?"

Try getting that questioning through the SBC now!!!

Just wanted to throw that in as you have several versions of the letters methods of travels offered. You don't need another.

Answer 4

There were many in the Roman guard (even those chained to Paul) who were believers. Once the sentence to place John on Patmos took place by the higher ups, they wanted to quickly forget about him. Those assigned to bring him supplies had pretty much free reign to bring him what he needed, and smuggle out anything that he wrote.

Answer 5

John was in prison on the island.

The Bible does not say how he got the letters out to the seven congregations.

But 'where there is a will there is a way' as the saying goes. Christians would reason that God would make sure the inspired message to the seven congregations got to them.

It is traditionaly believed that John was released and lived his last few years in Ephesus. There in Ephesus he wrote his three letters, 1st,2nd and 3rd of John. They would have been completed around 98CE (Revelation around 96CE). It is generally believed that John, the last of the 12 Apostles died around 100CE.

Answer 6

John was released and spent his last years teaching in Ephesus. He brought the letters with him and they were carried from church to church by deacons and elders. Copies were made which is part of what tells us that the Bible is still intact and has the original language after all these years.
God Bless

Answer 7

The Romans allowed visitors who brought food and clothing to certain prisoners. This help cut the cost for their upkeep. These visitors in-turn carried letters out tucked inside womens undergarments. This is considered traditional teaching in the early church writings.

Answer 8

He was St. John the Beloved of Jesus. Born 200 years later. He got his letters off by boat.

Answer 9

If I remember from my Bible class I took a few years ago, the letters were discovered after his death.

Answer 10

Different people. Epaphroditus for one. They were not delivered after his death.Tychicus and Onesimus were others.
I can't believe people say nobody knows. Read your Bible folks. Colossians 4: 7-9 tells you two.