13. The oldest manuscripts and versions read, "These things have I written unto you [omitting ' that believe on the name of the Son of God '] that ye may know that ye have eternal life (compare :- ), THOSE (of you I mean) WHO believe (not as English Version reads, ' and that ye may believe ') on the name of the Son of God." English Version, in the latter clause, will mean, "that ye may continue to believe," c. (compare :- ). These things —This Epistle. He, towards the close of his Gospel ( John 20:30 John 20:31 ), wrote similarly, stating his purpose in having written. In John 20:31- : he states the object of his writing this Epistle to be, "that your joy may be full." To " know that we have eternal life " is the sure way to "joy in God." return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-14" class="com-number"
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