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1 John 5:8

the Spirit, the water, and the blood; and the three agree as one.

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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 who testify:

9If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater; for this is God’s testimony which he has testified concerning his Son.

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Cross References

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

Mark 14:56For many gave false testimony against him, and their testimony didn’t agree with each other.

Acts 2:2Suddenly there came from the sky a sound like the rushing of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

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

Hebrews 6:4For concerning those who were once enlightened and tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Spirit,

1 Peter 3:21This is a symbol of baptism, which now saves you—not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience towards God—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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