We know this is true, because it was told by someone who saw it happen. Now you can have faith too.
I am glad that I wasn't there, because now you will have a chance to put your faith in me. Let's go to him.”
I know that you always answer my prayers. But I said this, so that the people here would believe that you sent me.”
I am telling you this before I leave, so that when it does happen, you will have faith in me.
Then you will also tell others about me, because you have been with me from the beginning.
When Jesus saw his mother and his favourite disciple with her, he said to his mother, “This man is now your son.”
But these are written so that you will put your faith in Jesus as the Messiah and the Son of God. If you have faith in him, you will have true life.
This disciple is the one who told all this. He wrote it, and we know he is telling the truth.
We all saw what Jesus did both in Israel and in the city of Jerusalem. Jesus was put to death on a cross.
And the Scriptures were written to teach and encourage us by giving us hope.
Church leaders, I am writing to encourage you. I too am a leader, as well as a witness to Christ's suffering, and I will share in his glory when it is shown to us.
All of you have faith in the Son of God, and I have written to let you know that you have eternal life.
Everyone speaks well of Demetrius, and so does the true message that he teaches. I also speak well of him, and you know what I say is true.