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29 Then Jesus told him, “You believe because you see me. ·Those who believe without seeing me will be truly blessed [L Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed].”

Why John Wrote This Book

30 Jesus [L therefore] did many other ·miracles [L signs; 2:11] in the presence of his ·followers [disciples] that are not written in this book. 31 But these are written so that you may ·believe [or keep on believing] that Jesus is the Christ [C Greek: Christos, for Hebrew Mashiach, the “anointed one”], the Son of God. Then, by believing, you may have life through his name.

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29 Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed;(A) blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”(B)

The Purpose of John’s Gospel

30 Jesus performed many other signs(C) in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book.(D) 31 But these are written that you may believe[a](E) that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God,(F) and that by believing you may have life in his name.(G)

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Footnotes

  1. John 20:31 Or may continue to believe