The Empty Tomb
Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book. John 20:30 · Berean Standard Bible
The author pauses to tell you that what you've read is only a fraction of everything Jesus did. There's so much more to the story.
This is a rare moment where the writer steps out from behind the narrative and speaks to you as a reader, explaining why he wrote what he wrote.
The Gospel writer speaks directly to you, pulling back the curtain on his process.
It's a reminder that the Gospels are an invitation, not an encyclopedia. Every story was handpicked to lead you toward something life-changing.
The author acknowledges the selective nature of his narrative, noting that Jesus performed many additional semeia (signs) not recorded in this Gospel.
This verse begins the first epilogue of John's Gospel, framing the entire work as a curated theological narrative rather than an exhaustive biography.
The evangelist (traditionally identified as John) addresses the reader directly in an editorial aside.
By admitting what was left out, the author highlights that every sign included was chosen deliberately to build the theological argument culminating in the purpose statement of verse 31.
28Thomas replied, “My Lord and my God!”
29Jesus said to him, “Because you have seen Me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
30Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book.
31But 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.
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