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An Eyewitness Account
Commentators unanimously identify the witness in this verse as John the Apostle, the author of the Gospel. He speaks of himself in the third person, a common practice for him, to emphasize the objective truth of what he saw. This isn't secondhand information; it's a direct, personal testimony from someone who was physically present at the cross, staking his known character for truthfulness on the account.
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Albert Barnes
On John 19:35
18th Century
Theologian
He that saw it. John himself. He is accustomed to speak of himself in the third person.
His record is true. His testimony …
AT Robertson
On John 19:35
He that hath seen (ο εωρακως). Perfect active articular participle of οραω. John the Apostle was there and saw this fact (still se…
Charles Ellicott
On John 19:35
19th Century
Bishop
And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true.—(). It may be better to translate the word here, as elsewhere, as…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 19:34–37
19th Century
Preacher
And forthwith came there out blood and water. And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true, and he knoweth that he saith true, that y…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 19:35
One of the soldiers pierced Jesus’ side with his spear, probably to see whether there would be any reaction. The flow of “blood and water” has been…
John Gill
On John 19:35
17th Century
Pastor
And he that saw it, bare record
Meaning himself, John the evangelist, the writer of this Gospel, who, in his great m…
Matthew Henry
On John 19:31–37
17th Century
Minister
A test was made to see if Jesus was dead. He died in less time than people crucified commonly did. This showed that He had laid down His life of Hi…