| Geneva Study Bible {9} And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: (9) To believe in Christ, the Son of God and our only saviour, is the goal of the doctrine of the gospel, and especially of the true account of the resurrection. People's New Testament 20:30 Many other signs truly did Jesus. Not near all that occurred, either before or after the resurrection, is recorded. Each of the evangelists records some features that the others omit, and they each reveal the fact that they only outline the wonderful story. Wesley's Notes 20:30 Jesus wrought many miracles, which are not written in this book - Of St. John, nor indeed of the other evangelists. Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary Joh 20:30, 31. First Close of This Gospel. The connection of these verses with the last words of Joh 20:29 is beautiful: that is, And indeed, as the Lord pronounced them blessed who not having seen Him have yet believed, so for that one end have the whole contents of this Gospel been recorded, that all who read it may believe on Him, and believing, have life in that blessed name. 30. many other signs-miracles. Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 20:30,31 There were other signs and proofs of our Lord's resurrection, but these were committed to writing, that all might believe that Jesus was the promised Messiah, the Saviour of sinners, and the Son of God; that, by this faith, they might obtain eternal life, by his mercy, truth, and power. May we believe that Jesus is the Christ, and believing may we have life through his name. |