A.T. Robertson Commentary John 21:24

A.T. Robertson Commentary

John 21:24

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
A.T. Robertson
A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson Commentary

John 21:24

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"This is the disciple that beareth witness of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his witness is true." — John 21:24 (ASV)

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

And wrote these things (κα ο γραψας ταυτα). Here there is a definite statement that the Beloved Disciple wrote this book.

We know (οιδαμεν). The plural here seems intentional as the identification and endorsement of a group of disciples who know the author and wish to vouch for his identity and for the truthfulness of his witness. Probably we see here a verse added by a group of elders in Ephesus where John had long laboured.