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1 John 5:8

the Spirit, the water, and the blood; and these three are in agreement.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

And there are three that bear witness in earth, the spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.

In Context

7For there are three that testify:

9If we receive the testimony of men, we should know that the testimony of God is greater, because it is the testimony that God has given about his Son.

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Cross References

Matthew 26:26As they were eating, Jesus took the bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take and eat this bread; this is my body.”

Mark 14:56For many were giving false testimony against him, but their testimonies did not agree.

Acts 2:2Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting.

Romans 8:16The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God.

Hebrews 6:4For it is impossible to renew to repentance those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit,

1 Peter 3:21Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves us—not by removing dirt from the body, but as an appeal to God for a clear conscience—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

Matthew Henry on 1 John 5:7-10

The Witnesses in Heaven and on Earth. ( a. d. 80.) 6 This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth. 7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. 8 And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one. 9 If we receive the witness of men, the witness of… Read the whole commentary →

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