I don’t think John was Jesus’s favorite, but I think that when a disciple grasps how deep and wide and high the Father’s love is for them, they’re forever marked and they feel like surely they’re #1.
“Love one another. In the same way I loved you, you love one another. This is how everyone will recognize that you are my disciples—when they see the love you have for each other.” –John 13:34-35
Source: Jesus’ Favorite – FaithGateway
