What did jesus ask john to do that would indicate he had great confidence in john's character and the change that had taken place in him? -jesus asked john to take care of the "elect lady" and her children. -jesus asked john to lead the other disciples in their missionary endeavors. -jesus asked john to write five of the books that would make up the new testament. -at his crucifixion, jesus entrusted his mother to john's care and asked him to be a son to her.