John 19:35 meaning and explanation
The one who saw it has testified to this, and his testimony is true. He knows that he is telling the truth, so that you also may believe.
John 19:35, Berean Standard Bible
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The eyewitness here is likely the beloved disciple, the author of this Gospel, speaking about what he saw at the cross, including the spear thrust and the flow of blood and water in verse 34. His testimony is presented as reliable, grounded in what he actually observed, and its stated purpose is not to satisfy curiosity but to bring readers to faith in Jesus.
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