Help me s0mebody What evidence suggests that John, of all the disciples, was closest to Christ?

He was given the privilege of sitting at Christ's right hand in His coming kingdom.
He was present at Christ's baptism.
He was seated next to Christ at the Last Supper.
He was present at Christ's trial and crucifixion.
He was given the charge to care for Mary, mother of Jesus.
He describes himself as "the disciple whom Jesus loved."