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There are also many other things which Jesus did, which if they would all be written, I suppose that even the world itself wouldn`t contain the books that would be written.
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A Heavenly Hyperbole
Commentators unanimously explain that John's closing statement is a hyperbole—a common figure of speech used for emphasis, not literal fact. This literary device powerfully conveys that Christ's life and work are inexhaustible and beyond full human description. Just as we might say we have a 'ton' of work, John expresses the immensity of Jesus's ministry.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Many other things. Many miracles (John 20:30). Many discourses delivered, and so on.
I suppose, and so on. Thi…
If they should be written every one (εαν γραφητα καθ' εν). Condition of the third class with εαν and present passive subjunctive o…
19th Century
Anglican
And there are also many other things which Jesus did. . . .—The manuscript evidence for this verse is also so conclusive …
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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…
16th Century
Protestant
There are also many other things that Jesus did. So that no one would view his narrative with suspicion, as if it had been written with bi…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And there are also many other things which Jesus did Which refer not to his doctrines and discourses, his sermons an…
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Only a small part of the actions of Jesus had been written. But let us bless God for all that is in the Scriptures, and be thankful that there is s…
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 …
