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.”

"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." - 1 John 5:6
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What does 1 John 5:6 mean?

The Bible verse 1 John 5:6 from the King James Version (KJV) states, "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." This verse is part of the larger…

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The Testimony of Water and Blood

In the tapestry of Christian faith, 1 John 5:6 serves as a vibrant thread, weaving together the dual natures of Christ's incarnation and the significance of His redemptive work. The verse states: "This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but…

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A Prayer of Acknowledgment and Faith in Christ's Sacrifice

Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, I bow my heart before You, acknowledging Your greatness and the depth of Your love. You have revealed Yourself to us through Your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, who came into this world not by water only, but by water and blood. As I…

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John 1:6 - "¶ There was a man sent from God, whose name was John."
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1 John 5:5 - "Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?"
1 John 5:12 - "He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life."
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John 1:5 - "And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not."
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2 John 1:6 – "And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands."
2 John 1:6 – "And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands."
John 5:1 - "After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem."
1 John 5:3 - "For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous."
1 John 5:8 - "And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one."
"¶ There was a man sent from God, whose name was John." - John 1:6
1 John 4:5 - "They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them."
1 John 5:2 - "By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments."
1 John 5:11 - "And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son."
1 John 5:4 - "For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith."