New International Version the Spirit, the water and the blood; and the three are in agreement. New Living Translation the Spirit, the water, and the blood—and all three agree. English Standard Version the Spirit and the water and the blood; and these three agree. Berean Standard Bible the Spirit, the water, and the blood—and these three are in agreement. Berean Literal Bible the Spirit and the water and the blood—and the three are into the one. King James Bible And there are three that bear witness in earth, the spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one. New King James Version And there are three that bear witness on earth: the Spirit, the water, and the blood; and these three agree as one. New American Standard Bible the Spirit and the water and the blood; and the three are in agreement. NASB 1995 the Spirit and the water and the blood; and the three are in agreement. NASB 1977 For there are three that bear witness, the Spirit and the water and the blood; and the three are in agreement. Legacy Standard Bible the Spirit and the water and the blood; and the three are in agreement. Amplified Bible the Spirit and the water and the blood; and these three are in agreement [their testimony is perfectly consistent]. Berean Annotated Bible the Spirit {Pneuma}, the water, and the blood—and these three are in agreement. Christian Standard Bible the Spirit, the water, and the blood —and these three are in agreement. Holman Christian Standard Bible the Spirit, the water, and the blood—and these three are in agreement. American Standard Version For there are three who bear witness, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and the three agree in one. Contemporary English Version They are the Spirit, the water, and the blood, and they all agree. English Revised Version For there are three who bear witness, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and the three agree in one. GOD'S WORD® Translation the Spirit, the water, and the blood. These three witnesses agree. Good News Translation the Spirit, the water, and the blood; and all three give the same testimony. International Standard Version the Spirit, the water, and the blood—and these three are one. NET Bible the Spirit and the water and the blood, and these three are in agreement. New Heart English Bible the Spirit, the water, and the blood; and the three agree as one. Webster's Bible Translation And there are three that bear testimony on earth, the spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one. Weymouth New Testament and there is complete agreement between these three. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblethe Spirit, the water, and the blood—and these three are in agreement. World English Bible the Spirit, the water, and the blood; and the three agree as one. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand [there] are three who are testifying in the earth]]: the Spirit, and the water, and the blood, and the three are into the one. Berean Literal Bible the Spirit and the water and the blood—and the three are into the one. Young's Literal Translation and three are who are testifying in the earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood, and the three are into the one. Smith's Literal Translation And three are testifying in the earth,) the spirit, and the water, and the blood: and the three are for one. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd there are three that give testimony on earth: the spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three are one. Catholic Public Domain Version And there are three who give testimony on earth: the Spirit, and the water, and the blood. And these three are one. New American Bible the Spirit, the water, and the blood, and the three are of one accord. New Revised Standard Version the Spirit and the water and the blood, and these three agree. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd there are three to bear witness, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three are one. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And there are three testifying: The Spirit and the water and the blood, and the three of them are in one. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentand the three agree in one. Godbey New Testament the Spirit and the water, and blood: and these three are one. Haweis New Testament And there are three which bear witness upon earth, the spirit, and the water, and the blood, and the three are for the same one object. Mace New Testament so that there are three witnesses, the spirit, the water, and the blood: and these three testify the same thing. Weymouth New Testament and there is complete agreement between these three. Worrell New Testament because there are Three Who bear witness; the Spirit, and the water, and the blood; and the Three agree in one. Worsley New Testament and these three agree in one. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Overcoming the World…7For there are three that testify: 8the Spirit, the water, and the blood— and these three are in agreement. 9Even if we accept human testimony, the testimony of God is greater. For this is the testimony that God has given about His Son.… Cross References the Spirit, John 15:26 When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father—He will testify about Me. Hebrews 10:15 The Holy Spirit also testifies to us about this. First He says: Romans 8:16 The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. the water, Matthew 3:16-17 As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water. Suddenly the heavens were opened, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and resting on Him. / And a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!” John 1:31-34 I myself did not know Him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that He might be revealed to Israel.” / Then John testified, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove and resting on Him. / I myself did not know Him, but the One who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit descend and rest is He who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ … Acts 8:36-38 As they traveled along the road and came to some water, the eunuch said, “Look, here is water! What is there to prevent me from being baptized?” / And Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” And he answered and said, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” / And he gave orders to stop the chariot. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, and Philip baptized him. and the blood— John 19:34 Instead, one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately blood and water flowed out. Hebrews 9:14 how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God! 1 Peter 1:18-19 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers, / but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot. and these three are in agreement. Deuteronomy 19:15 A lone witness is not sufficient to establish any wrongdoing or sin against a man, regardless of what offense he may have committed. A matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses. 2 Corinthians 13:1 This is the third time I am coming to you. “Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.” Matthew 18:16 But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ John 1:32-34 Then John testified, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove and resting on Him. / I myself did not know Him, but the One who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit descend and rest is He who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ / I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God.” Acts 2:1-4 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. / Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. / They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. … Revelation 1:5 and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood, John 3:5-6 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. / Flesh is born of flesh, but spirit is born of the Spirit. Treasury of Scripture And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one. there. 1 John 5:7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. the spirit. 1 John 5:6 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. Matthew 26:26-28 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body… Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: the water. Acts 2:2-4 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting… 2 Corinthians 1:22 Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts. the blood. Hebrews 13:12 Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate. 1 Peter 3:21 The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ: and these. Mark 14:56 For many bare false witness against him, but their witness agreed not together. Acts 15:15 And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written, Jump to Previous Agree Agreement Bear Blood Complete Earth Spirit Testifying Testimony Three Water Witness WitnessesJump to Next Agree Agreement Bear Blood Complete Earth Spirit Testifying Testimony Three Water Witness Witnesses1 John 5 1. He who loves God loves his children, and keeps his commandments;3. which to the faithful are not grievous. 9. Jesus is the Son of God; 14. and able to hear our prayers. the Spirit, The Holy Spirit bears witness that Jesus is the Christ, confirming the truth of His incarnation, ministry, death, and resurrection in the hearts of believers and through the apostolic message. Jhn 15:26 When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you… the water, The water points to Jesus’ baptism, when the Father publicly identified Him as His beloved Son and the Spirit descended upon Him. His ministry began with open divine affirmation. Mat 3:16-17 As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water.… and the blood— The blood points to Jesus’ death on the cross. The same Jesus revealed at His baptism gave His life as the sacrifice for sin; He did not merely appear human or leave His human body before suffering. Jhn 19:34 Instead, one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear,… and these three are in agreement. The Spirit, Jesus’ baptism, and His sacrificial death give a unified testimony that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the Savior who came in the flesh. Deu 19:15 A lone witness is not sufficient to establish any wrongdoing… Persons / Places / Events 1. John the ApostleThe author of the epistle, one of Jesus' original twelve disciples, known for his close relationship with Christ and his emphasis on love and truth. 2. The Spirit Refers to the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity, who testifies to the truth of Jesus Christ and His work. 3. The Water Symbolic of Jesus' baptism, which marked the beginning of His public ministry and was a testimony to His divine mission. 4. The Blood Represents the crucifixion of Jesus, where His sacrificial death provided atonement for sin and testified to His role as the Savior. 5. The Early Church The community of believers to whom John was writing, facing challenges of false teachings and needing assurance of their faith. Teaching Points The Unified Testimony of GodThe Spirit, the water, and the blood together provide a comprehensive testimony to the truth of Jesus Christ. Believers can have confidence in their faith, knowing it is grounded in these divine witnesses. The Role of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit continues to testify to the truth of Christ in the hearts of believers today. We should seek to be sensitive to the Spirit's leading and affirmations in our lives. The Significance of Baptism and the Cross Baptism and the crucifixion are pivotal events in the life of Jesus that testify to His identity and mission. Reflecting on these events can deepen our understanding of His work and our commitment to follow Him. Assurance of Salvation The agreement of the Spirit, the water, and the blood provides assurance of our salvation. Believers can rest in the certainty that their faith is based on the solid foundation of God's testimony. Living in Truth and Love As recipients of this testimony, we are called to live in truth and love, reflecting the character of Christ in our interactions with others. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 John 5:8?2. How do "the Spirit, the water, and the blood" testify to Christ's divinity? 3. What role does the Holy Spirit play in affirming our faith in Jesus? 4. How does 1 John 5:8 connect with Jesus' baptism and crucifixion? 5. How can we apply the testimony of these three witnesses in daily life? 6. Why is it important to recognize these witnesses in strengthening our faith? 7. What is the significance of the Spirit, water, and blood in 1 John 5:8? 8. How do the three that testify in 1 John 5:8 relate to the Trinity? 9. Why does 1 John 5:8 emphasize the agreement of the Spirit, water, and blood? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 John 5? Verse 8. - When all three witnesses are enumerated together, the Spirit naturally comes first. He is a living and a Divine witness, independent of the two facts of the baptism and the Passion, which concur with him in testifying that the Son of God is Jesus Christ. 1 John 5:8 presents three coordinated witnesses—Spirit, water, and blood—each validating Jesus’ true identity and saving work. The Spirit provides the divine, ongoing witness within and among believers; the water recalls His baptism, where the Father publicly affirmed Him; the blood proclaims His atoning death that secures our redemption. United, these testimonies satisfy the biblical standard for confirmation and anchor our faith in the literal, historical, and spiritual reality of the gospel. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek theτὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Spirit, Πνεῦμα (Pneuma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit. the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. water, ὕδωρ (hydōr) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 5204: Water. And genitive case, hudatos, etc. From the base of huetos; water literally or figuratively. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. blood— αἷμα (haima) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 129: Blood, literally, figuratively or specially; by implication, bloodshed, also kindred. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. [these] οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. three τρεῖς (treis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 5140: Three. Or neuter tria a primary number; 'three'. are εἰσιν (eisin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. in εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. agreement. ἕν (hen) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. Additonal Resources 1 John 5:8 Blue Letter Bible1 John 5:8 Bible Gateway 1 John 5:8 Bible.com 1 John 5:8 NIV |
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