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Berean Standard Bible

“But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.”

John 20:31

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These verses form the original conclusion of John's Gospel, with chapter 21 functioning as an epilogue. John acknowledges that Jesus did many other signs not recorded in the book and now explains why he wrote the ones he chose.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.

World English Bible (WEB)

but these are written, that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name.

King James Version (KJV)

But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

American Standard Version (ASV)

but these are written, that ye may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye may have life in his name.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But these are recorded, so that you may have faith that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and so that, having this faith you may have life in his name.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and these have been written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name.'

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Estas empero son escritas, para que creáis que Jesús es el Cristo, el Hijo de Dios; y para que creyendo, tengáis vida en su nombre.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pero estas se han escrito para que ustedes crean que Jesús es el Cristo, el Hijo de Dios, y para que al creer en su nombre tengan vida.

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