Why This Gospel Was Written

30 (A)So then, many other [a](B)signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these have been written (C)so that you may believe that Jesus is the [b]Christ, (D)the Son of God; and that by (E)believing you may have life in His name.

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  1. John 20:30 I.e., confirming miracles
  2. John 20:31 I.e., Messiah

The Purpose of the Book

30 Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his[a] disciples that are not recorded in this book. 31 But these have been recorded so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah,[b] the Son of God, and so that through believing you may have life in his name.

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  1. John 20:30 Other mss. read the
  2. John 20:31 Or Christ

The Purpose of John’s Gospel

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

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  1. John 20:31 Or may continue to believe