And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book:
Parallel translations
- WEB Therefore Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book;
- BSB Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book.
- NKJV And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book;
- NASB So then, many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book;
- NLT The disciples saw Jesus do many other miraculous signs in addition to the ones recorded in this book.
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Quick answer
John notes that Jesus performed many more signs than this Gospel records. It matters because it shows the Gospel is a selective, purposeful account, not an exhaustive biography.
Overview
John acknowledges that he has chosen only a portion of Jesus' many miraculous signs done before the disciples. The selection is intentional, serving the author's theological aim stated in the next verse. This honesty about selectivity underscores that the abundance of Christ's works far exceeds what any record could hold. The signs that are included are sufficient to lead readers to saving faith.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 9
- John 21:25And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.
- Rom 15:4For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
- 1 Jn 5:13These 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.
- 2 Tim 3:15–17And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
- John 2:11This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.
- 1 Cor 10:11Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.
- 2 Pet 3:1–2This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:
- Luke 1:3–4It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,
- 1 Jn 1:3–4That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.
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