1 John 5:7 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)7 For there are three who give their testimony [about Jesus]: Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17697 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition7 So there are three witnesses in heaven: the Father, the Word and the Holy Spirit, and these three are One; Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)7 And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is the truth. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible7 The three are testifying— Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version7 For there are Three who give testimony in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit. And these Three are One. Ver Capítulo |
This Jesus is the one whose coming [to earth was introduced] by water [at His immersion. See Matt. 3:13] and [completed] by blood [at His crucifixion, John 19:17-37]. He did not come by the water only, but by the water and by the blood. And it is the Holy Spirit who gives testimony [at both of these events], because the Holy Spirit is [always] the truth. [See John 16:13].
We [apostles] proclaim to you [the truth about Jesus], who existed from the beginning [of time]. We have heard [Him] and seen [Him] with our [own] eyes. We looked at Him, and [even] touched Him with our hands. [See John 20:20]. [So, we proclaim that] He is the word of life [i.e., the life-giving Word]!