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John 20:30

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 20:30 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Many other signs therefore did Jesus in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book:” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Many other signs therefore did Jesus in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book:
John 20:30 — American Standard Version

Context — John 20

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
27Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and see my hands; and reach [hither] thy hand, and put it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.
28Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.
29Jesus saith unto him, Because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed [are] they that have not seen, and [yet] have believed.
30Many other signs therefore did Jesus in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book:
31but these are written, that ye may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye may have life in his name.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And many other signs truly did Jesus, etc.] Besides these wonderful appearances to his disciples once and again, when the doors were shut about them: and which signs refer not to what was done before, but after his resurrection; and which he did, in the presence of his disciples; for he appeared to, and conversed with no other but them after his resurrection: which are not written in this book; of John’s Gospel; though they may be elsewhere; such as his appearing to the two disciples going to Emmaus, and to the eleven on a mountain in Galilee, and to five hundred brethren at once, which other inspired writers speak of: and many there are which he did; which are not particularly written in…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“FIRST CLOSE OF THIS GOSPEL. (Joh 20:30-31) many other signs--miracles.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Other signs - Other miracles. Many were recorded by the other evangelists, and many which he performed were never recorded, John 21:25. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Jesus wrought many miracles, which are not written in this book - Of St. John, nor indeed of the other evangelists. John 20:31”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“20:30-31 Many scholars view these words as the conclusion of John’s Gospel, viewing ch 21 as an appendix. John’s account is only a selection from Jesus’ many . . . miraculous signs.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Joh 21:25; Luk 1:3, Luk 1:4; Rom 15:4; Co1 10:11; Ti2 3:15-17; Pe2 3:1, Pe2 3:2; Jo1 1:3, Jo1 1:4, Jo1 5:13 John 20:31”
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