Parallel Verses

Amplified

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.

New American Standard Bible

but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name.

King James Version

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.

Holman Bible

But these are written so that you may believe Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and by believing you may have life in His name.

International Standard Version

But these have been recorded so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and so that through believing you may have life in his name.

A Conservative Version

But these are written, so that ye may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing ye may have life in his name.

American Standard Version

but these are written, that ye may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye may have life in his name.

An Understandable Version

But these [signs] are written down so that you will believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that when you believe [this], you will have [never ending] life in His name [i.e., through His person and work].

Anderson New Testament

but these are written, that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life through his name.

Bible in Basic English

But these are recorded, so that you may have faith that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and so that, having this faith you may have life in his name.

Common New Testament

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.

Daniel Mace New Testament

but these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Messias, the son of God, and that believing ye might have life through his name.

Darby Translation

but these are written that ye may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing ye might have life in his name.

Godbey New Testament

and these have been written in order that you may believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God; and in order that believing you may have life through His name.

Goodspeed New Testament

But these have been recorded so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and through believing you may have life as his followers.

John Wesley New Testament

But these are written, that ye may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing ye may have life thro' his name.

Julia Smith Translation

But these have been written, that ye might believe that Jesus is Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life in his name.

King James 2000

But these are written, that you might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you might have life through his name.

Lexham Expanded Bible

but these [things] are recorded in order that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that [by] believing you may have life in his name.

Modern King James verseion

But these are written so that you might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you might have life in His name.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

These are written that ye might believe that Jesus is Christ the son of God. And that ye in believing ye might have life through his name.

Moffatt New Testament

but these Signs are recorded so that you may believe Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and believing may have life through his Name.

Montgomery New Testament

but these have been written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.

NET Bible

But these are recorded 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.

New Heart English Bible

but these are written, that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name.

Noyes New Testament

But these have been written, that ye may believe that Jesus is the Christ the Son of God, and that believing ye may have life in his name.

Sawyer New Testament

but these are recorded that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name.

The Emphasized Bible

but, these, are written, that ye may believe that, Jesus, is, the Christ, the Son of God; and that, believing, ye may have life in his name.

Thomas Haweis New Testament

but these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

Twentieth Century New Testament

But these have been recorded that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God--and that, through your belief in his Name, you may have Life.

Webster

But these are written, that ye may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing ye may have life through his name.

Weymouth New Testament

But these have been recorded in order that you may believe that He is the Christ, the Son of God, and that, through believing, you may have Life through His name.

Williams New Testament

But these have been recorded, in order that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life, as bearers of His name.

World English Bible

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.

Worrell New Testament

but these have been written, that ye may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that, believing, ye may have life in His name.

Worsley New Testament

but these things are written, that ye may believe, that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye may have life through his name.

Youngs Literal Translation

and these have been written that ye may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing ye may have life in his name.'

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
But
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

ταῦτα 
Tauta 
Usage: 188

γράφω 
Grapho 
Usage: 149

ἵνα 
Hina 
ὅτι 
Hoti 
ἵνα 
Hina 
that, to,
that, for, because, how that, how,
that, to,
Usage: 472
Usage: 764
Usage: 472

πιστεύω 
Pisteuo 
Usage: 163

Ἰησοῦς 
Iesous 
Usage: 969

is
ἐστί 
Esti 
is, are, was, be, have, not tr, , vr is
Usage: 585

the Christ
Χριστός 
christos 
Usage: 557

the Son
υἱός 
Huios 
Usage: 213

of God
θεός 
theos 
Usage: 1151

and

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

πιστεύω 
Pisteuo 
Usage: 163

ye might have
ἔχω 
Echo 
have, be, need , , vr have
Usage: 479

ζωή 
Zoe 
Usage: 88

ἐν 
En 
in, by, with, among, at, on, through,
Usage: 2128

his

Usage: 0

Devotionals

Devotionals containing John 20:31

Images John 20:31

Context Readings

Why This Book Was Written

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.


Cross References

Acts 10:43

All the prophets testify about Him, that through His name everyone who believes in Him [whoever trusts in and relies on Him, accepting Him as Savior and Messiah] receives forgiveness of sins.”

John 3:15-16

so that whoever believes will in Him have eternal life [after physical death, and will actually live forever].

John 10:10

The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance [to the full, till it overflows].

Psalm 2:7


“I will declare the decree of the Lord:
He said to Me, ‘You are My Son;
This day [I proclaim] I have begotten You.

Psalm 2:12


Kiss (pay respect to) the Son, so that He does not become angry, and you perish in the way,
For His wrath may soon be kindled and set aflame.
How blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] are all those who take refuge in Him!

Matthew 4:3

And the tempter came and said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.”

Matthew 16:16

Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed), the Son of the living God.”

Matthew 27:54

Now the centurion, and those who were with him keeping guard over Jesus, when they saw the earthquake and the things that were happening, they were terribly frightened and filled with awe, and said, “Truly this was the Son of God!”

Mark 16:16

He who has believed [in Me] and has been baptized will be saved [from the penalty of God’s wrath and judgment]; but he who has not believed will be condemned.

Luke 1:4

so that you may know the exact truth about the things you have been taught [that is, the history and doctrine of the faith].

Luke 24:47

and that repentance [necessary] for forgiveness of sins would be preached in His name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem.

John 1:49

Nathanael answered, “Rabbi (Teacher), You are the Son of God; You are the King of Israel.”

John 3:18

Whoever believes and has decided to trust in Him [as personal Savior and Lord] is not judged [for this one, there is no judgment, no rejection, no condemnation]; but the one who does not believe [and has decided to reject Him as personal Savior and Lord] is judged already [that one has been convicted and sentenced], because he has not believed and trusted in the name of the [One and] only begotten Son of God [the One who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, the One who alone can save him].

John 3:36

He who believes and trusts in the Son and accepts Him [as Savior] has eternal life [that is, already possesses it]; but he who does not believe the Son and chooses to reject Him, [disobeying Him and denying Him as Savior] will not see [eternal] life, but [instead] the wrath of God hangs over him continually.”

John 5:24

“I assure you and most solemnly say to you, the person who hears My word [the one who heeds My message], and believes and trusts in Him who sent Me, has (possesses now) eternal life [that is, eternal life actually begins—the believer is transformed], and does not come into judgment and condemnation, but has passed [over] from death into life.

John 5:39-40

You search and keep on searching and examining the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and yet it is those [very Scriptures] that testify about Me;

John 6:40

For this is My Father’s will and purpose, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in Him [as Savior] will have eternal life, and I will raise him up [from the dead] on the last day.”

John 6:69-70

We have believed and confidently trusted, and [even more] we have come to know [by personal observation and experience] that You are the Holy One of God [the Christ, the Son of the living God].”

John 9:35-38

Jesus heard that they had put him out [of the synagogue], and finding him, He asked, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?”

John 19:35

And he (John, the eyewitness) who has seen it has testified, and his testimony is true; and he knows that he is telling the truth, so that you also [who read this] may believe.

John 20:28

Thomas answered Him, “My Lord and my God!”

Acts 3:16

And on the basis of faith in His name, it is the name of Jesus which has strengthened this man whom you see and know; and the faith which comes through Him has given him this perfect health and complete wholeness in your presence.

Acts 8:36

As they continued along the road, they came to some water; and the eunuch exclaimed, “Look! Water! What forbids me from being baptized?”

Acts 9:20

And immediately he began proclaiming Jesus in the synagogues, saying, “This Man is the Son of God [the promised Messiah]!”

Acts 13:38-39

So let it be clearly known by you, brothers, that through Him forgiveness of sins is being proclaimed to you;

Romans 1:3-4

[the good news] regarding His Son, who, as to the flesh [His human nature], was born a descendant of David [to fulfill the covenant promises],

1 Peter 1:9

receiving as the result [the outcome, the consummation] of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

1 John 2:23-25

Whoever denies and repudiates the Son does not have the Father; the one who confesses and acknowledges the Son has the Father also.

1 John 4:15

Whoever confesses and acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.

1 John 5:1

Everyone who believes [with a deep, abiding trust in the fact] that Jesus is the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed) is born of God [that is, reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose], and everyone who loves the Father also loves the child born of Him.

1 John 5:10-13

The one who believes in the Son of God [who adheres to, trusts in, and relies confidently on Him as Savior] has the testimony within himself [because he can speak authoritatively about Christ from his own personal experience]. The one who does not believe God [in this way] has made Him [out to be] a liar, because he has not believed in the evidence that God has given regarding His Son.

1 John 5:20

And we [have seen and] know [by personal experience] that the Son of God has [actually] come [to this world], and has given us understanding and insight so that we may [progressively and personally] know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life.

2 John 1:9

Anyone who runs on ahead and does not remain in the doctrine of Christ [that is, one who is not content with what He taught], does not have God; but the one who continues to remain in the teaching [of Christ does have God], he has both the Father and the Son.

Revelation 2:18

“And to the angel (divine messenger) of the church in Thyatira write:

“These are the words of the Son of God, who has eyes [that flash] like a flame of fire [in righteous judgment], and whose feet are like burnished [white-hot] bronze:

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