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John 20:30

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Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book.

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brownv. 30

FIRST CLOSE OF THIS GOSPEL. (Joh 20:30-31) many other signs--miracles.

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Matthew Henry Bible Commentaryv. 30

This evangelist, though he began not his gospel as the rest did, yet concludes it as they did, with the history of Christ' resurrection; not of the thing itself, for none of them describe how he rose, but of the proofs and evidences of it, which demonstrated that he was risen. The proofs of Christ's resurrection, which we have in this chapter, are I. Such as occurred immediately at the sepulchre. 1. The sepulchre found empty, and the graveclothes in good order (Joh 20:1-10). 2. Two angels appearing to Mary Magdalene at the sepulchre (Joh 20:11-13). 3. Christ himself appearing to her (Joh 20:14-18). II. Such as occurred afterwards at the meetings of the apostles. 1. At one, the same day at evening that Christ rose, when Thomas was absent (Joh 20:19-25). 2. At another, that day seven-night, when Thomas was with them (Joh 20:26-31). What is related here is mostly what was omitted by the other evangelists.

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Tyndale Open Study Notesv. 30

20:30-31 Many scholars view these words as the conclusion of John’s Gospel, viewing ch 21 as an appendix. John’s account is only a selection from Jesus’ many . . . miraculous signs.

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Strong's Concordancev. 30

καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… πολύς (polýs, G4183) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial,… ἄλλος (állos, G243) — "else," i.e. different (in many applications) σημεῖον (sēmeîon, G4592) — an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally μέν (mén, G3303) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a… οὖν (oûn, G3767) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly ποιέω (poiéō, G4160) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs, G2424) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites ἐνώπιον (enṓpion, G1799) — in the face of (literally or figuratively) αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… μαθητής (mathētḗs, G3101) — a learner, i.e. pupil ὅς (hós, G3739) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that ἐστί (estí, G2076) — he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are οὐ (ou, G3756) — the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not

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John 21:25rank 12

There are many more things that Jesus did. If all of them were written down, I suppose that not even the world itself would have space for the books that would be written.

Romans 15:4rank 7

For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

I John 5:13rank 6

I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.

John 2:11rank 5

Jesus performed this, the first of His signs, at Cana in Galilee. He thus revealed His glory, and His disciples believed in Him.

I Corinthians 10:11rank 5

Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.

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