John 21:24

Authorized King James Version

This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Οὗτός
G3778
This
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
#2
ἐστίν
G2076
is
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
#3
ἡ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
μαθητὴς
G3101
the disciple
a learner, i.e., pupil
#5
ἡ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
μαρτυρῶν
G3140
testifieth
to be a witness, i.e., testify (literally or figuratively)
#7
περὶ
G4012
of
properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas
#8
τούτων
G5130
these things
of (from or concerning) these (persons or things)
#9
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#10
γράψας
G1125
wrote
to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
#11
ταῦτα
G5023
these things
these things
#12
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
οἴδαμεν
G1492
we know
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
#14
ὅτι
G3754
that
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#15
ἀληθὴς
G227
true
true (as not concealing)
#16
ἐστίν
G2076
is
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
#17
ἡ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
μαρτυρία
G3141
testimony
evidence given (judicially or genitive case)
#19
αὐτοῦ
G846
his
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

Analysis

This verse develops the divine love theme central to John. The concept of divine revelation reflects the essential nature of God revealed through Christ. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to theological biography emphasizing Jesus' divine identity, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on divine love particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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