Keraia
John 20

John 20:31

The Purpose of John’s Book · John 20:30–31
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Translations

Modern
But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.
Traditional
But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.
Literal
But these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and so that, believing, you may have life in His name.
Latin
Hæc autem scripta sunt ut credatis, quia Jesus est Christus Filius Dei: et ut credentes, vitam habeatis in nomine ejus.

Original

Greek
English
But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.

Notes

John 20:31

so that you may believe: Some manuscripts use the present tense, showing that John wrote to encourage those who already believe. Other manuscripts read “that you may [come to] believe,” which suggests that John was helping people begin to have faith (compare 1:7).

John 20:30–31

Many scholars think these words are the end of John's Gospel and consider chapter 21 to be an addition. John's account is only a selection of the many miracles and signs Jesus performed.

Events

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Apostle, Apostleship Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Christ Eternal Life Jesus Christ, Teachings of John, Gospel of Life Messiah Resurrection

Topics

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