1 John 5:6
This is he who came by water and by blood, Jesus Christ; not by water only but by water and by blood.
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5Who is able to overcome the world but the man who has faith that Jesus is the Son of God?
7And the Spirit is the witness, because the Spirit is true.
Cross References
Leviticus 17:11For the life of the flesh is in its blood; and I have given it to you on the altar to take away your sin: for it is the blood which makes free from sin because of the life in it.
Ezekiel 36:25And I will put clean water on you so that you may be clean: from all your unclean ways and from all your images I will make you clean.
Matthew 26:28Take of it, all of you, for this is my blood of the testament, which is given for men for the forgiveness of sins.
Luke 22:20And in the same way, after the meal, he took the cup, saying, This cup is the new testament, made with my blood which is given for you.
John 3:5Jesus said in answer, Truly, I say to you, If a man's birth is not from water and from the Spirit, it is not possible for him to go into the kingdom of God.
John 4:14But whoever takes the water I give him will never be in need of drink again; for the water I give him will become in him a fountain of eternal life.
Matthew Henry on 1 John 5:2-6
Love and Faith. ( a. d. 80.) 1 Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. 2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. 3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. 4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. 5 Who is he that… Read the whole commentary →