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Purpose of Writing this Gospel

30 There are also many other signs (attesting miracles) that Jesus performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these have been written so that you may believe [with a deep, abiding trust] that Jesus is the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed), the Son of God; and that by believing [and trusting in and relying on Him] you may have life in His name.(A)

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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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Footnotes

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