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This is the disciple that beareth witness of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his witness is true.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

That is (ουτος εστιν). The one just mentioned in verse 20, "the disciple whom Jesus loved."

And wrote these things …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

This is the disciple, etc. This proves that the beloved disciple was John.

We know. That is, it is known; it is u…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things.—Compare John 20:30-31. As we have there th…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Then Peter, turning about, sees the disciple whom Jesus loved following, who also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, who is he tha…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

St. John Chrysostom: John appeals to his own knowledge of these events, since he was a witness to them: This is the discip…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The epilogue contains a number of parenthetic statements that are likely the author’s explanatory notes on the scene at the Sea of Galilee (vv.7, 1…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

This is that disciple. Having until now mentioned himself in the third person, John now declares that it is himself, so that greater weigh…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

This is the disciple which testifieth of these things
Recorded in this chapter concerning the appearance of Christ t…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Sufferings, pains, and death will appear formidable even to the experienced Christian; but in the hope to glorify God, to leave a sinful world, and…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. Now we have the last part of this Gospel, which is like an epilogue. It first commends the Gospel and then discu es the vastne of the sub…

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