John 20:31

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

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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

30Therefore Jesus did many other signs 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: The LORD said to me, “You are my son. Today I have become your father.

Matthew 4:3The tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.”

Matthew 27:54Now the centurion and those who were with him watching Jesus, when they saw the earthquake and the things that were done, were terrified, saying, “Truly this was the Son of God!”

Luke 1:4that you might know the certainty concerning the things in which you were instructed.

John 1:49Nathanael answered him, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are King of Israel!”

John 3:18He who believes in him is not judged. He who doesn’t believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only born 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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