1 John 5:8
New International Version
the Spirit, the water and the blood; and the three are in agreement.

New Living Translation
the Spirit, the water, and the blood—and all three agree.

English Standard Version
the Spirit and the water and the blood; and these three agree.

Berean Standard Bible
the Spirit, the water, and the blood—and these three are in agreement.

Berean Literal Bible
the Spirit and the water and the blood--and these are three in one.

King James Bible
And there are three that bear witness in earth, the spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.

New King James Version
And there are three that bear witness on earth: the Spirit, the water, and the blood; and these three agree as one.

New American Standard Bible
the Spirit and the water and the blood; and the three are in agreement.

NASB 1995
the Spirit and the water and the blood; and the three are in agreement.

NASB 1977
For there are three that bear witness, the Spirit and the water and the blood; and the three are in agreement.

Legacy Standard Bible
the Spirit and the water and the blood; and the three are in agreement.

Amplified Bible
the Spirit and the water and the blood; and these three are in agreement [their testimony is perfectly consistent].

Christian Standard Bible
the Spirit, the water, and the blood —and these three are in agreement.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the Spirit, the water, and the blood—and these three are in agreement.

American Standard Version
For there are three who bear witness, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and the three agree in one.

Contemporary English Version
They are the Spirit, the water, and the blood, and they all agree.

English Revised Version
For there are three who bear witness, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and the three agree in one.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
the Spirit, the water, and the blood. These three witnesses agree.

Good News Translation
the Spirit, the water, and the blood; and all three give the same testimony.

International Standard Version
the Spirit, the water, and the blood—and these three are one.

Majority Standard Bible
And there are three that testify on earth]]: the Spirit, the water, and the blood—and these three are in agreement.

NET Bible
the Spirit and the water and the blood, and these three are in agreement.

New Heart English Bible
the Spirit, the water, and the blood; and the three agree as one.

Webster's Bible Translation
And there are three that bear testimony on earth, the spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.

Weymouth New Testament
and there is complete agreement between these three.

World English Bible
the Spirit, the water, and the blood; and the three agree as one.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and [there] are three who are testifying in the earth]]: the Spirit, and the water, and the blood, and the three are into the one.

Berean Literal Bible
the Spirit and the water and the blood--and these are three in one.

Young's Literal Translation
and three are who are testifying in the earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood, and the three are into the one.

Smith's Literal Translation
And three are testifying in the earth,) the spirit, and the water, and the blood: and the three are for one.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And there are three that give testimony on earth: the spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three are one.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And there are three who give testimony on earth: the Spirit, and the water, and the blood. And these three are one.

New American Bible
the Spirit, the water, and the blood, and the three are of one accord.

New Revised Standard Version
the Spirit and the water and the blood, and these three agree.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And there are three to bear witness, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three are one.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And there are three testifying: The Spirit and the water and the blood, and the three of them are in one.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
and the three agree in one.

Godbey New Testament
the Spirit and the water, and blood: and these three are one.

Haweis New Testament
And there are three which bear witness upon earth, the spirit, and the water, and the blood, and the three are for the same one object.

Mace New Testament
so that there are three witnesses, the spirit, the water, and the blood: and these three testify the same thing.

Weymouth New Testament
and there is complete agreement between these three.

Worrell New Testament
because there are Three Who bear witness; the Spirit, and the water, and the blood; and the Three agree in one.

Worsley New Testament
and these three agree in one.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Overcoming the World
7For there are three that testify: 8the Spirit, the water, and the blood— and these three are in agreement. 9Even if we accept human testimony, the testimony of God is greater. For this is the testimony that God has given about His Son.…

Cross References
John 19:34
Instead, one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately blood and water flowed out.

Matthew 3:16-17
As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water. Suddenly the heavens were opened, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and resting on Him. / And a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!”

John 1:32-34
Then John testified, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove and resting on Him. / I myself did not know Him, but the One who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit descend and rest is He who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ / I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God.”

Acts 2:1-4
When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. / Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. / They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. ...

Romans 8:16
The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.

Hebrews 9:14
how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!

Revelation 1:5
and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood,

John 3:5-6
Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. / Flesh is born of flesh, but spirit is born of the Spirit.

Acts 10:44-48
While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard his message. / All the circumcised believers who had accompanied Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles. / For they heard them speaking in tongues and exalting God. Then Peter said, ...

1 Corinthians 12:13
For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink.

Ephesians 4:4-6
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; / one Lord, one faith, one baptism; / one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.

Titus 3:5-6
He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. / This is the Spirit He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior,

Genesis 1:2
Now the earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters.

Exodus 17:6
Behold, I will stand there before you by the rock at Horeb. And when you strike the rock, water will come out of it for the people to drink.” So Moses did this in the sight of the elders of Israel.

Leviticus 14:6-7
And he is to take the live bird together with the cedar wood, scarlet yarn, and hyssop, and dip them into the blood of the bird that was slaughtered over the fresh water. / Seven times he shall sprinkle the one to be cleansed of the skin disease. Then he shall pronounce him clean and release the live bird into the open field.


Treasury of Scripture

And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.

there.

1 John 5:7
For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.

the spirit.

1 John 5:6
This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth.

Matthew 26:26-28
And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body…

Matthew 28:19
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

the water.

Acts 2:2-4
And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting…

2 Corinthians 1:22
Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.

the blood.

Hebrews 13:12
Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate.

1 Peter 3:21
The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:

and these.

Mark 14:56
For many bare false witness against him, but their witness agreed not together.

Acts 15:15
And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written,

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1 John 5
1. He who loves God loves his children, and keeps his commandments;
3. which to the faithful are not grievous.
9. Jesus is the Son of God;
14. and able to hear our prayers.














the Spirit
In the original Greek, the word for "Spirit" is "πνεῦμα" (pneuma), which can mean breath, wind, or spirit. In the context of 1 John, it refers to the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity. The Holy Spirit is seen as the divine witness to the truth of Jesus Christ's identity and mission. Historically, the Holy Spirit's role in the early church was to guide, teach, and remind believers of Jesus' teachings (John 14:26). The Spirit's presence is a testament to the ongoing work of God in the world, affirming the truth of the Gospel and empowering believers to live out their faith.

the water
The term "water" in this passage has been interpreted in various ways. Some scholars suggest it refers to Jesus' baptism in the Jordan River, where God the Father publicly affirmed Jesus as His Son (Matthew 3:16-17). The Greek word "ὕδωρ" (hydor) simply means water, but symbolically, it represents purification and the beginning of Jesus' public ministry. In a broader theological context, water is also associated with the Word of God and the cleansing power of baptism, which signifies the believer's identification with Christ's death and resurrection (Romans 6:3-4).

and the blood
The "blood" here is understood as the blood of Jesus Christ, shed on the cross for the atonement of sins. The Greek word "αἷμα" (haima) signifies life and sacrifice. In the Old Testament, blood was central to the sacrificial system, symbolizing the life given to atone for sin (Leviticus 17:11). Jesus' blood, however, is the ultimate and final sacrifice, fulfilling the law and providing a new covenant between God and humanity (Hebrews 9:12-14). The blood of Christ is a powerful testament to His love and the means by which believers are reconciled to God.

and these three are in agreement
The phrase "in agreement" comes from the Greek "εἰς τὸ ἕν εἰσιν" (eis to hen eisin), meaning they converge into one testimony. This unity among the Spirit, the water, and the blood underscores the comprehensive witness to Jesus Christ's divine nature and redemptive work. Historically, this tri-fold testimony would have been significant to early Christians facing heretical teachings that denied either the humanity or divinity of Christ. The agreement of these three witnesses provides a robust foundation for the believer's faith, affirming that Jesus is indeed the Son of God, who came by water and blood, and whose truth is continually testified by the Spirit. This unity calls believers to a holistic understanding of salvation, encompassing the work of the Spirit, the significance of baptism, and the atoning sacrifice of Christ.

Verse 8. - When all three witnesses are enumerated together, the Spirit naturally comes first. He is a living and a Divine witness, independent of the two facts of the baptism and the Passion, which concur with him in testifying that the Son of God is Jesus Christ.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
the
τὸ (to)
Article - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Spirit,
Πνεῦμα (Pneuma)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

water,
ὕδωρ (hydōr)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 5204: Water. And genitive case, hudatos, etc. From the base of huetos; water literally or figuratively.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

blood—
αἷμα (haima)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 129: Blood, literally, figuratively or specially; by implication, bloodshed, also kindred.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

[these]
οἱ (hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

three
τρεῖς (treis)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 5140: Three. Or neuter tria a primary number; 'three'.

are
εἰσιν (eisin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

in
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

agreement.
ἕν (hen)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.


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