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This is the disciple who testifies about these things, and wrote these things. We know that his witness is true.
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Commentators stress that this verse explicitly identifies the author as the 'disciple whom Jesus loved'—John. By revealing himself as an eyewitness after writing in the third person, he adds immense authority to his account. This confirms the Gospel is not a second-hand story but a direct testimony from someone who was there.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
This is the disciple, etc. This proves that the beloved disciple was John.
We know. That is, it is known; it is u…
That is (ουτος εστιν). The one just mentioned in verse 20, "the disciple whom Jesus loved."
And wrote these things …
19th Century
Anglican
This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things.—Compare John 20:30-31. As we have there th…
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Baptist
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…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
This is that disciple. Having until now mentioned himself in the third person, John now declares that it is himself, so that greater weigh…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
This is the disciple which testifieth of these things Recorded in this chapter concerning the appearance of Christ t…
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…
13th Century
Catholic
Now we have the last part of this Gospel, which is like an epilogue. It first commends the Gospel and then discusses the vastness of the …
