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Verse	Translation	Text
Joh 21:24	Strong Concordance	This [3778] is [2076] the disciple [3101] which [3588] testifieth [3140] of [4012] these things [5130], and [2532] wrote [1125] these things [5023]: and [2532] we know [1492] that [3754] his [846] testimony [3141] is [2076] true [227].
	King James	This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true.

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A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]
FINAL CLOSE OF THIS GOSPEL. (Joh 21:24-25) This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things--thus identifying the author of this book with all that it says of this disciple. we know that his testimony is true--(Compare Joh 19:35).

A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]

FINAL CLOSE OF THIS GOSPEL. (Joh 21:24-25)

This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things--thus identifying the author of this book with all that it says of this disciple.

we know that his testimony is true--(Compare Joh 19:35).

Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]
This is the disciple ... - This proves that the beloved disciple was John. We know - That is, it is known; it is universally admitted. It was so decidedly his character that he always declared the truth, that it had become known and was unquestioned, so that he himself might appeal to the universal testimony in his behalf. In this case, therefore, we have the testimony of a man whose character for nearly a century was that of a man of truth - so much so that it had become, in a manner, proverbial, and was put beyond a doubt. It is impossible to believe that such a man would sit down deliberately to impose on mankind, or to write a book which was false; and if not, then this book is true, and that is the same as saying that Christianity is a religion from heaven.

Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]

This is the disciple ... - This proves that the beloved disciple was John.

We know - That is, it is known; it is universally admitted. It was so decidedly his character that he always declared the truth, that it had become known and was unquestioned, so that he himself might appeal to the universal testimony in his behalf. In this case, therefore, we have the testimony of a man whose character for nearly a century was that of a man of truth - so much so that it had become, in a manner, proverbial, and was put beyond a doubt. It is impossible to believe that such a man would sit down deliberately to impose on mankind, or to write a book which was false; and if not, then this book is true, and that is the same as saying that Christianity is a religion from heaven.

Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886]
Many interpreters think that these two verses were written by some other hand than John's. Some ascribe Joh 21:24 and Joh 21:25 to two different writers. The entire chapter, though bearing unmistakable marks of John's authorship in its style and language, was probably composed subsequently to the completion of the Gospel.

Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886]

Many interpreters think that these two verses were written by some other hand than John's. Some ascribe Joh 21:24 and Joh 21:25 to two different writers. The entire chapter, though bearing unmistakable marks of John's authorship in its style and language, was probably composed subsequently to the completion of the Gospel.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]
This is the disciple who testifieth - Being still alive after he had wrote. And we know that his testimony is true - The Church added these words to St. John's, Gospel, as Tertius did those to St. Paul's Epistle to the Romans, Rom 16:22.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]

This is the disciple who testifieth - Being still alive after he had wrote. And we know that his testimony is true - The Church added these words to St. John's, Gospel, as Tertius did those to St. Paul's Epistle to the Romans, Rom 16:22.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826
This is the disciple - It is, I think, very likely that these two verses were added by some of the believers at that time, as a testimony to the truth of the preceding narration; and I allow, with Bishop Pearce and others, that it is possible that John may mean himself when he says We know, etc., yet, I think that it is very unlikely. It is certain that this Gospel loses no part of its authority in admitting the suffrage of the Church of God: it rather strengthens the important truths which are delivered in it; and in the mouths of so many witnesses the sacred matters which concern the peace and salvation of the world, are still more abundantly established. See the last note on the preceding chapter. We know - Instead of οιδαμεν, we know, some have written οιδα μεν, I know indeed; but this is mere conjecture, and is worthy of no regard. It is likely that these verses were added by those to whom John gave his work in charge.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826

This is the disciple - It is, I think, very likely that these two verses were added by some of the believers at that time, as a testimony to the truth of the preceding narration; and I allow, with Bishop Pearce and others, that it is possible that John may mean himself when he says We know, etc., yet, I think that it is very unlikely. It is certain that this Gospel loses no part of its authority in admitting the suffrage of the Church of God: it rather strengthens the important truths which are delivered in it; and in the mouths of so many witnesses the sacred matters which concern the peace and salvation of the world, are still more abundantly established. See the last note on the preceding chapter.

We know - Instead of οιδαμεν, we know, some have written οιδα μεν, I know indeed; but this is mere conjecture, and is worthy of no regard. It is likely that these verses were added by those to whom John gave his work in charge.

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