John 20:31

But these are written, so that ye may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing ye may have life in his name.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

30And indeed therefore many other signs Jesus did in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book.

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Cross References

Psalms 2:7I will tell of the decree. LORD said to me, Thou are my son, this day I have begotten thee.

Matthew 4:3And after he who tempts came, he said to him, If thou are the Son of God, speak so that these stones may become bread.

Matthew 27:54Now the centurion, and those with him watching over Jesus, when they saw the earthquake, and the things that happened, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.

Luke 1:4so that thou might know the certainty of the declarations about which thou were instructed.

John 1:49Nathanael answered, and says to him, Rabbi, thou are the Son of God. Thou are the king of Israel.

John 3:18He who believes in him is not condemned. He who does not believe has been condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

Matthew Henry on John 20:27-31

The Incredulity of Thomas. 26 And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. 27 Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. 28 And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God. 29 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are… Read the whole commentary →

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