Both Mark and Matthew attest to the fact that Joseph was a carpenter, and it was undoubtably in Joseph's shop that that the strong and manly character of Jesus was formed. The Apostle John, known as the "Beloved Disciple", became his closest friend. But the fellowship of Christ implies the willingness to suffer for others, as exemplified by the prophecies of Zachariah (remembered by the Lord). In loving memory of thomas Newman.