Similarities
Regardless of these differences, there are many similarities between John and the Synoptics. The general narrative arcs are the same; Jesus is baptized by John, teaches, performs miracles and healings, feeds 5000, walks on water, travels to Jerusalem, enters triumphantly, has a final meal with his disciples where he teaches them, is betrayed by Judas, tried by the Jews and Pilate, executed between two others and rises from the dead. Additionally, Jesus is shown to fulfill OT scripture, is declared to be the Messiah and calls himself the Son of Man. The general principle of his teaching is the same, as is the reason for and meaning of his death and resurrection.