John 20:31

but these have been recorded so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God – and that, through your belief in his name, you may have life.

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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

30There were many other signs of his mission that Jesus gave in presence of the disciples, which are not recorded in this book;

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Cross References

Psalms 2:7I will tell of the Lord’s decree. He said to me: “You are my son, this day I became your father.

Matthew 4:3The Tempter came to him, and said: “If you are God’s Son, tell these stones to become loaves of bread.”

Matthew 27:54The Roman centurion, and the men with him who were watching Jesus, on seeing the earthquake and all that was happening, became greatly frightened and exclaimed, “This must indeed have been God’s Son!”

Luke 1:4in order that you may be able to satisfy yourself of the accuracy of the story which you have heard from the lips of others.

John 1:49“Rabbi,” Nathanael exclaimed, “you are the Son of God, you are king of Israel!”

John 3:18The person who believes in him escapes condemnation, while the person who does not believe in him is already condemned, because they have not believed in the only 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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