1 John 5:8 Meaning and Explanation
“And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.”
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What Does 1 John 5:8 Mean?
John names a witness on earth to match the witness in heaven. There are three that bear witness here: the Spirit, the water, and the blood. And these three agree in one.
The earthly witnesses unite to confirm the truth about Jesus. The Spirit who testifies, the water of His coming, and the blood of His sacrifice all point with one voice to the Son of God. Their agreement makes the testimony sure. John assures his readers that the witness to Christ is not single or doubtful but manifold and harmonious. Both heaven and earth bear concurring witness, so that faith in the Son rests on the firmest possible ground.
1 John 5:8 in the Original Language
martyreo (μαρτυρέω), 'to bear witness' -- to testify to what is true, here the threefold witness to Christ on earth.
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What does 1 John 5:8 mean?
Three bear witness on earth, the Spirit, the water, and the blood, and these three agree in one.