Asked by Makayla

Why was John sent to the Island of Patmos?

He angered the silversmiths.
He deserted Paul and Barnabas.
He disobeyed the Jerusalem council.
He violated the law.
He refused to compromise his commitment to Jesus Christ.

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He was sent there because he refused to compromise his commitment to Jesus Christ.

Revelation 1:9 says John was on Patmos "because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ"—that is, he was exiled as part of persecution for his witness, not for the other reasons listed.