John 19:35

35 The man who saw it has given testimony, and his testimony is true. He knows that he tells the truth, and he testifies so that you also may believe.

John 19:35 in Other Translations

KJV
35 And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true: and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might believe.
ESV
35 He who saw it has borne witness--his testimony is true, and he knows that he is telling the truth--that you also may believe.
NLT
35 (This report is from an eyewitness giving an accurate account. He speaks the truth so that you also may continue to believe. )
MSG
35 The eyewitness to these things has presented an accurate report. He saw it himself and is telling the truth so that you, also, will believe.
CSB
35 He who saw this has testified so that you also may believe. His testimony is true, and he knows he is telling the truth.

John 19:35 In-Context

33 But when they came to Jesus and found that he was already dead, they did not break his legs.
34 Instead, one of the soldiers pierced Jesus’ side with a spear, bringing a sudden flow of blood and water.
35 The man who saw it has given testimony, and his testimony is true. He knows that he tells the truth, and he testifies so that you also may believe.
36 These things happened so that the scripture would be fulfilled: “Not one of his bones will be broken,”
37 and, as another scripture says, “They will look on the one they have pierced.”

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Luke 24:48
  • 2. John 15:27; John 21:24
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