1 John 5:8 “the Spirit, the water, and the blood—and these three are in agreement.”

1 John 5:8

the Spirit, the water, and the blood—and these three are in agreement.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.

World English Bible

the Spirit, the water, and the blood; and the three agree as one.

American Standard Version

For there are three who bear witness, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and the three agree in one.

Geneva Bible 1599

And there are three, which beare record in the earth, the spirit, and the water and the blood: and these three agree in one.

Darby Translation

the Spirit, and the water, and the blood; and the three agree in one.

Young's Literal Translation

and three are who are testifying in the earth], the Spirit, and the water, and the blood, and the three are into the one.

Bible in Basic English

There are three witnesses, the Spirit, the water, and the blood: and all three are in agreement.

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Cross references

“there”

1 John 5:7

1 John 5:7 · BSB

For there are three that testify:

“the spirit”

John 15:26 Romans 8:16 Matthew 26:26–28 Matthew 28:19 Hebrews 6:4 1 John 5:6

John 15:26 · BSB

When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father—He will testify about Me.

Romans 8:16 · BSB

The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.

Matthew 26:26–28 · BSB

While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is My body.”

Matthew 28:19 · BSB

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

Hebrews 6:4 · BSB

It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit,

1 John 5:6 · BSB

This is the One who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ—not by water alone, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who testifies to this, because the Spirit is the truth.

“the water”

Acts 2:2–4 2 Corinthians 1:22

Acts 2:2–4 · BSB

Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.

2 Corinthians 1:22 · BSB

placed His seal on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a pledge of what is to come.

“the blood”

1 Peter 3:21 Hebrews 13:12

1 Peter 3:21 · BSB

And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

Hebrews 13:12 · BSB

And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate, to sanctify the people by His own blood.

“and these”

Mark 14:56 Acts 15:15

Mark 14:56 · BSB

For many bore false witness against Jesus, but their testimony was inconsistent.

Acts 15:15 · BSB

The words of the prophets agree with this, as it is written:

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

7For there are three that testify:

9Even if we accept human testimony, the testimony of God is greater. For this is the testimony that God has given about His Son.

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