Translations
Modern
The one who saw it has testified to this, and his testimony is true. He knows that he is telling the truth, so that you also may believe.
Traditional
And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true: and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might believe.
Literal
And the one having seen has testified, and his testimony is true. And he knows that he is speaking the truth, so that you also might believe.
Latin
Et qui vidit, testimonium perhibuit: et verum est testimonium ejus. Et ille scit quia vera dicit: ut et vos credatis.
Original
Greek
English
The one who saw it has testified to this, and his testimony is true. He knows that he is telling the truth, so that you also may believe.
Notes
John stood at the foot of the cross (19:26). He did not just collect stories about Jesus. He witnessed the events and gave an accurate account of the life of Jesus (see 21:24). This same confidence is also evident in the opening words of John's first letter (1 John 1:1–4).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Bone Caesarea Crucifixion Incarnation John, Gospel of Passion Preparation, Day of Procurator
Topics
Jesus, the Christ: Taken Down from the Cross and Buried (Just Outside Jerusalem)