1 John 5:8

New Living Translation

the Spirit, the water, and the blood—and all three agree.

Cross References

Matthew 28:19

Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Mark 14:56

Many false witnesses spoke against him, but they contradicted each other.

John 15:26

“But I will send you the Advocate —the Spirit of truth. He will come to you from the Father and will testify all about me.

John 19:34

One of the soldiers, however, pierced his side with a spear, and immediately blood and water flowed out.

Acts 15:15

And this conversion of Gentiles is exactly what the prophets predicted. As it is written:

Romans 8:16

For his Spirit joins with our spirit to affirm that we are God’s children.

2 Corinthians 1:22

and he has identified us as his own by placing the Holy Spirit in our hearts as the first installment that guarantees everything he has promised us.

Hebrews 13:12

So also Jesus suffered and died outside the city gates to make his people holy by means of his own blood.

Hebrews 6:4

For it is impossible to bring back to repentance those who were once enlightened—those who have experienced the good things of heaven and shared in the Holy Spirit,

1 Peter 3:21

And that water is a picture of baptism, which now saves you, not by removing dirt from your body, but as a response to God from a clean conscience. It is effective because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

1 John 5:9

Since we believe human testimony, surely we can believe the greater testimony that comes from God. And God has testified about his Son.