31 But these are written that you may believe[1] that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.

Other Translations of John 20:31

King James Version

31 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.

English Standard Version

31 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.

The Message

31 These are written down so you will believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and in the act of believing, have real and eternal life in the way he personally revealed it.

New King James Version

31 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.

New Living Translation

31 But these are written so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing in him you will have life by the power of his name.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on John 20:31

Commentary on John 20:30-31

(Read John 20:30-31)

There were other signs and proofs of our Lord's resurrection, but these were committed to writing, that all might believe that Jesus was the promised Messiah, the Saviour of sinners, and the Son of God; that, by this faith, they might obtain eternal life, by his mercy, truth, and power. May we believe that Jesus is the Christ, and believing may we have life through his name.