1 John 5:8

God's Word

the Spirit, the water, and the blood. These three witnesses agree.

Cross References

John 15:26

“The helper whom I will send to you from the Father will come. This helper, the Spirit of Truth who comes from the Father, will declare the truth about me.

1 Peter 3:21

Baptism, which is like that water, now saves you. Baptism doesn’t save by removing dirt from the body. Rather, baptism is a request to God for a clear conscience. It saves you through Jesus Christ, who came back from death to life.

Romans 8:16

The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.

Mark 14:56

Many gave false testimony against him, but their statements did not agree.

2 Corinthians 1:22

In addition, he has put his seal ⌞of ownership⌟ on us and has given us the Spirit as his guarantee.

Acts 15:15

This agrees with what the prophets said. Scripture says,

Matthew 28:19

So wherever you go, make disciples of all nations: Baptize them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Hebrews 13:12

That is why Jesus suffered outside the gates of Jerusalem. He suffered to make the people holy with his own blood.

Hebrews 6:4

Some people once had God’s light. They experienced the heavenly gift and shared in the Holy Spirit.

John 19:34

However, one of the soldiers stabbed Jesus’ side with his spear, and blood and water immediately came out.

1 John 5:9

We accept human testimony. God’s testimony is greater because it is the testimony that he has given about his Son.