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1 John 5:6

King James Version (KJV)

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1 John 5:6

Verse 6 of 21

Scripture focus

This is he that came by water and blood, [even] Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth.

1 John 5:6 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 John 5:6

Theological / Devotional

This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. The reference is to Jesus' incarnation, baptism ("water"), and crucifixion ("blood"), which publicly attest to His Messiahship. Some interpret "water and blood" as sacraments, but the primary meaning relates to these historical events. The Spirit also bears witness to Jesus' divinity.

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