the Week of Proper 22 / Ordinary 27
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1 John 5:13
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These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.
I'm telling you all this so you can be sure you have eternal life by your ride with Jesus.
I have put these things in writing for you who have faith in the name of the Son of God, so that you may be certain that you have eternal life.
These things have I written to you that ye may know that ye have eternal life who believe on the name of the Son of God.
These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God.
These things have I written to you that believe on the name of the Son of God, that ye may know ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the Son of God.
I write all this to you in order that you who believe in the Son of God may know for certain that you already have the Life of the Ages.
These things haue I written vnto you that beleeue on the Name of the Sonne of God, that ye may know, that ye haue eternall life, and that yee may beleeue on the Name of the Sonne of God.
I wrote these things to you, the ones believing in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have everlasting life, and that you may believe in the name of the Son of God.
These thinges haue I wrytte vnto you, which beleue on the name of the sonne of God, that ye maye knowe, how that ye haue eternall life, and that ye maye beleue on ye name of the sonne of God.
these things have I written to you, that you may know that you have eternal life, by your believing on the name of the son of God.
My purpose in writing is simply this: that you who believe in God's Son will know beyond the shadow of a doubt that you have eternal life, the reality and not the illusion. And how bold and free we then become in his presence, freely asking according to his will, sure that he's listening. And if we're confident that he's listening, we know that what we've asked for is as good as ours.
These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God [which represents all that Jesus Christ is and does], so that you will know [with settled and absolute knowledge] that you [already] have eternal life.
These things have I written unto you, that ye may know that ye have eternal life, even unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God.
I write this to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.
These thynges have I written vnto you that beleve on the name of the sonne of God that ye maye knowe howe that ye have eternall lyfe and that ye maye beleve on the name of the sonne of god.
These things I have written to you, that you may know that you have eternal life, [even] to you that believe on the name of the Son of God.
These things have I written to you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
These things I did write to you who are believing in the name of the Son of God, that ye may know that life ye have age-during, and that ye may believe in the name of the Son of God.
I write this letter to you who believe in the Son of God so you will know you have eternal life.
I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.
I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.
All of you have faith in the Son of God, and I have written to let you know that you have eternal life.
I have written you these things so that you may know that you have eternal life — you who keep trusting in the person and power of the Son of God.
I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.
These things haue I written vnto you, that beleeue in the Name of that Sonne of God, that ye may knowe that ye haue eternall life, and that ye may beleeue in the Name of that Sonne of God.
These things I have written to you who believe on the name of the Son of God; that you may know that you have eternal life.
I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.
These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God.
I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.John 20:31; 1 John 1:1-2;">[xr]
These I have written to you, that you may know that you have the life which is eternal, who believe in the name of the Son of Aloha.
These things have I written to you, that ye may know that ye have life eternal, ye who believe in the name of the Son of God.
These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, [fn] and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God.
I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God. Now you can know you have life that lasts forever.
These things have I written unto you, that ye may know that ye have eternal life, [even] unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God.
I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.
These things, have I written unto you - in order that ye may know that ye have, Life Age-abiding - unto you who believe on the name of the Son of God.
These things I write to you that you may know that you have eternal life: you who believe in the name of the Son of God.
These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, in order that you may know that you have eternal life.
These thynges haue I written vnto you that beleue on ye name of the sonne of God, that ye may knowe howe that ye haue eternall lyfe, and that ye may beleue on the name of the sonne of God.
I write this letter to you who believe in the Son of God. I write so that you will know that you have eternal life now.
These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.
I am writing this to you so that you may know that you have eternal life—you that believe in the Son of God.
I write to you these thingis, that ye wite, that ye han euerlastynge lijf, which bileuen in the name of Goddis sone.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
have I: 1 John 1:4, 1 John 2:1, 1 John 2:13, 1 John 2:14, 1 John 2:21, 1 John 2:26, John 20:31, John 21:24, 1 Peter 5:12
believe: 1 John 3:23, John 1:12, John 2:23, John 3:18, Acts 3:16, Acts 4:12, 1 Timothy 1:15, 1 Timothy 1:16
ye may know: 1 John 5:10, 1 John 1:1, 1 John 1:2, Romans 8:15-17, 2 Corinthians 5:1, Galatians 4:6, 2 Peter 1:10, 2 Peter 1:11
Reciprocal: Proverbs 9:9 - General Proverbs 22:21 - I John 2:11 - and his John 3:15 - eternal John 6:47 - He that John 9:35 - Dost John 10:28 - I give John 11:15 - to John 19:35 - that ye John 20:30 - General Romans 15:15 - I have Galatians 3:22 - to 1 John 3:14 - We know 1 John 5:11 - God 1 John 5:19 - we know
Gill's Notes on the Bible
These things have I written unto you,.... Which are contained in the epistle in general, and particularly what is written in the context, concerning the victory of the world, being ascribed to him who believes that Christ is the Son of God; and concerning the six witnesses of his sonship, and the record bore by God, that the gift of eternal life is in him: and which are especially written to them,
that believe on the name of the Son of God; who not only believed that Christ is the Son of God, which this six fold testimony would confirm them in, but also believed in his name for righteousness, life, and salvation; in which name there is all this, and in no other; and who also professed their faith in him, and were baptized in his name, and continued believing in him, and holding fast their profession of him. The end of writing these things to them was,
that ye may know that ye have eternal life; that there is such a thing as eternal life; that this is in Christ; that believers have it in him, and the beginning of it in themselves; and that they have a right unto it, and meetness for it, and shall certainly enjoy it; the knowledge of which is had by faith, under the testimony of the Spirit of God, and particularly what is above written concerning eternal life, being a free grace gift of God; and this being in Christ, and the assurance of it, that such who have him, or believe in him, have that which might serve to communicate, cultivate, and increase such knowledge:
and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God; which they had done already, and still did; the sense is, the above things were written to them concerning the Son of God, that they might be encouraged to continue believing in him, as such; to hold fast the faith of him and go on believing in him to the end; and that their faith in him might be increased; for faith is imperfect and is capable of increasing, and growing exceedingly: and nothing more tends unto, or is a more proper means of it, than the sacred writings, the reading and hearing them explained, and especially that part of them which respects the person, office, and grace of Christ. The Alexandrian copy, and one of Beza's manuscripts, the Vulgate Latin, Syriac, and Ethiopic versions, read, "these things have I written unto you, that ye may know that ye have eternal life, who believe in the name of the Son of God".
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
These things have I written unto you - The things in this Epistle respecting the testimony borne to the Lord Jesus.
That believe on the name of the Son of God - To believe on his name, is to believe on himself - the word “name” often being used to denote the person. See the notes at Matthew 28:19.
That ye may know that ye have eternal life - That you may see the evidence that eternal life has been provided, and that you may be able, by self-examination, to determine whether you possess it. Compare the notes at John 20:31.
And that ye may believe ... - That you may continue to believe, or may persevere in believing. He was assured that they actually did believe on him then; but he was desirous of so setting before them the nature of religion, that they would continue to exercise faith in him. It is often one of the most important duties of ministers of the gospel, to present to real Christians such views of the nature, the claims, the evidences, and the hopes of religion, as shall be adapted to secure their perseverance in the faith. In the human heart, even when converted, there is such a proneness to unbelief; the religious affections so easily become cold; there are so many cares pertaining to the world that are suited to distract the mind; there are so many allurements of sin to draw the affections away from the Saviour; that there is need of being constantly reminded of the nature of religion, in order that the heart may not be wholly estranged from the Saviour. No small part of preaching, therefore, must consist of the re-statement of arguments with which the mind has been before fully convinced; of motives whose force has been once felt and acknowledged; and of the grounds of hope and peace and joy which have already, on former occasions, diffused comfort through the soul. It is not less important to keep the soul, than it is to “convert” it; to save it from coldness, and deadness, and formality, than it was to impart to it the elements of spiritual life at first. It may be as important to trim a vine, if one would have grapes, as it is to set it out; to keep a garden from being overrun with weeds in the summer, as it was to plant it in the spring.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 13. That ye may know that ye have eternal life — I write to show your privileges-to lead you into this holy of holies-to show what believing on the Son of God is, by the glorious effects it produces: it is not a blind reliance for, but an actual enjoyment of, salvation; Christ living, working, and reigning in the heart.
And that ye may believe — That is, continue to believe: for Christ dwells in the heart only by FAITH, and faith lives only by LOVE, and love continues only by OBEDIENCE; he who BELIEVES loves, and he who LOVES obeys. He who obeys loves; he who loves believes; he who believes has the witness in himself: he who has this witness has Christ in his heart, the hope of glory; and he who believes, loves, and obeys, has Christ in his heart, and is a man of prayer.
