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The Spirit, the water, and the blood represent Christ’s continuing powers to bring to life, cleanse, and atone — this is clearly supported in John 6:63; John 13:10; 1 John 1:7; and 1 John 2:2. Zech. 12:10 “They shall look upon him whom they have pierced,” is quoted in John 19:37; and the rest of the Zechariah context speaks of the pouring out of a spirit of compassion, and the opening of a fountain to cleanse from sin (Zech 12:10 & 13:1).<ref>Raymond E. Brown, The Epistles of John: Translated, with Introduction, Notes, and Commentary, vol. 30, Anchor Yale Bible (New Haven; London: Yale University Press, 2008), 582.<ref> | The Spirit, the water, and the blood represent Christ’s continuing powers to bring to life, cleanse, and atone — this is clearly supported in John 6:63; John 13:10; 1 John 1:7; and 1 John 2:2. Zech. 12:10 “They shall look upon him whom they have pierced,” is quoted in John 19:37; and the rest of the Zechariah context speaks of the pouring out of a spirit of compassion, and the opening of a fountain to cleanse from sin (Zech 12:10 & 13:1).<ref>Raymond E. Brown, The Epistles of John: Translated, with Introduction, Notes, and Commentary, vol. 30, Anchor Yale Bible (New Haven; London: Yale University Press, 2008), 582.<ref> | ||
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It should be noted that the King James Version adds a section to this passage that does not appear in the original Greek manuscripts. This is clearly illustrated when comparing the KJV passage above with that of a modern translation such as the English Standard Version (ESV). | It should be noted that the King James Version adds a section to this passage that does not appear in the original Greek manuscripts. This is clearly illustrated when comparing the KJV passage above with that of a modern translation such as the English Standard Version (ESV). | ||
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:''For there are three that testify: '''the Spirit and the water and the blood'''; and these three agree. If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater, for this is the testimony of God that he has borne concerning his Son.<ref>The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), 1 Jn 5:7–9</ref> | :''For there are three that testify: '''the Spirit and the water and the blood'''; and these three agree. If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater, for this is the testimony of God that he has borne concerning his Son.<ref>The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), 1 Jn 5:7–9</ref> | ||
Note the difference between the two passages. The portion that is missing from all modern translations is referred to as the “Johannine Comma.” If you are interested in learning about this issue, please read our article on [[1 John 5:7]]. However, it is important to recognize that the original Greek manuscripts of 1 John do not contain the extra words that were added into the KJV. | Note the difference between the two passages. The portion that is missing from all modern translations is referred to as the “Johannine Comma.” | ||
The words occur in no Greek manuscript before the fourteenth century (except one eleventh-century and one twelfth-century MS, in which they have been added in the margin by a much later hand); in no quotation by the early Greek fathers, who, if they had known the text, would surely have quoted it in their trinitarian debates; and in none of the ancient versions (translations), even the early editions of the Latin Vulgate.<ref>John R. W. Stott, The Letters of John: An Introduction and Commentary, vol. 19, Tyndale New Testament Commentaries (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1988), 180.</ref> | |||
If you are interested in learning about this issue, please read our article on [[1 John 5:7]]. However, it is important to recognize that the original Greek manuscripts of 1 John do not contain the extra words that were added into the KJV. | |||
=Quotes of William Branham= | =Quotes of William Branham= | ||