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John 20:31

ESV but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
NIV But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
NASB but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that by believing you may have life in His name.
CSB But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
NLT But these are written so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing in him you will have life by the power of his name.
KJV But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.
NKJV but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name.

What does John 20:31 mean?

John's gospel was written long after the accounts of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Since those writings were established, and their details known, John's writing diverges to show a different perspective. His choice of which details to include, and which to omit, is not an accident. Every writer has some purpose in mind, and John's purpose is stated here. He wants those who read these words to understand that Jesus is the Savior and the Son of God (John 20:30).

John has not included every single detail, nor could he (John 21:25). Even if he could, it wouldn't matter to those who refuse to accept belief (John 5:29–30). Rather, this book chooses certain points to complement those found in the other writings. When John writes his letters, now known as 1 John, 2 John, and 3 John, and his Revelation, the same theme will apply. The purpose of Scripture is to reveal these crucial truths (2 Timothy 3:16) so disciples can have an objective source of godly wisdom (1 Corinthians 4:6).
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