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Therefore Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book;
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Commentators unanimously highlight that John is explicitly stating his Gospel is not an exhaustive biography. He carefully selected specific 'signs' or miracles from a much larger pool of events. This selection was not random but was curated to be sufficient to achieve his stated purpose: building the reader's faith.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Other signs. Other miracles. Many were recorded by the other evangelists, and many which he performed were never recorded ([Reference John…
Many other signs (πολλα αλλα σημεια). Not only those described in the Synoptic Gospels or referred to in general statements, but m…
19th Century
Anglican
And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples.—More exactly, Yes, and indeed many and other s…
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Baptist
And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: But these are written, that you migh…
The last two verses of this chapter are really the conclusion of the gospel. They summarize its strategy, subject, and purpose. The strategy is to …
16th Century
Protestant
Many other signs also Jesus did. If the Evangelist had not cautioned his readers with this observation, they might have supposed that he h…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And many other signs truly did Jesus Besides these wonderful appearances to his disciples once and again, when the d…
There were other signs and proofs of our Lord's resurrection, but these were committed to writing, that all might believe that Jesus was the promis…
13th Century
Catholic
Now the Evangelist presents our Lord’s second appearance. It was to all the disciples, including Thomas.
First, he mentions Christ…
