Bible Strands
John 20:30
Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator records this statement after the resurrection appearance to Thomas and immediately before the Gospel’s stated purpose. It follows the narrative of Jesus’ post-resurrection appearances and precedes the explanation of why the signs were written down.
The words — The Greek ἄλλα σημεῖα (alla sēmeia) translates literally to "other signs." The particle μὲν (men) functions as a contrast marker, setting the unrecorded miracles against the signs already documented in the book.
The thread — The claim of unrecorded deeds directly parallels John 21:25, which notes that writing every miracle would overflow the world. The underlying principle that Scripture serves instruction and life aligns with the stated purposes in Romans 15:4 and 2 Timothy 3:15.
Why it lands — The text asserts that the Gospel intentionally omits many miracles to keep the focus on the recorded signs. It asks the reader to accept the sufficiency of the written account for producing faith and life.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book:
Cross-references
- John 21:25 There are many more things that Jesus did. If all of them were written down, I suppose that not even the world itself would have space for the books that would be written.
- Romans 15:4 For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.
- 2 Timothy 3:15 From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
- 1 John 5:13 I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.
- Luke 1:3 Therefore, having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,
- John 2:11 Jesus performed this, the first of His signs, at Cana in Galilee. He thus revealed His glory, and His disciples believed in Him.
- 1 Corinthians 10:11 Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.
- 2 Peter 3:1 Beloved, this is now my second letter to you. Both of them are reminders to stir you to wholesome thinking
- 1 John 1:3 We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And this fellowship of ours is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ.