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(→Analysis: In John chapter 21, which follows the above ending, there is an unusual use of "I" that is never used anywhere else by John.) |
(The use of "we" in John 21 is also uncharacteristic of John, lacking any clarity to it.) |
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{{cquote|Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 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.}} | {{cquote|Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 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.}} | ||
== Unusual use of "I" and "we" == | == Unusual use of "I" and "we" == | ||
| − | In John chapter 21, which follows the above ending, there is an unusual use of "I" that is never used anywhere else by [[John]]. | + | In John chapter 21, which follows the above ending, there is an unusual use of "I" that is never used anywhere else by [[John]]. The use of "we" by John is |
== Analysis == | == Analysis == | ||
Virtually everyone agrees that the [[Mark ending]] was a later addition, so it is proper to ask if the somewhat rehashed text comprising John chapter 21, after the clear ending above was likewise a later addition to the [[Gospel of John]]. | Virtually everyone agrees that the [[Mark ending]] was a later addition, so it is proper to ask if the somewhat rehashed text comprising John chapter 21, after the clear ending above was likewise a later addition to the [[Gospel of John]]. | ||
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| + | The use of "we" in John 21 is also uncharacteristic of John, lacking any clarity to it. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
Revision as of 22:54, January 12, 2024
The John ending - the true ending of the Gospel of John -- is an issue that is legitimately debated. There are strong reasons to conclude that its authentic ending is at John 20:31-31 as follows:
| “ | Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 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. | ” |
Unusual use of "I" and "we"
In John chapter 21, which follows the above ending, there is an unusual use of "I" that is never used anywhere else by John. The use of "we" by John is
Analysis
Virtually everyone agrees that the Mark ending was a later addition, so it is proper to ask if the somewhat rehashed text comprising John chapter 21, after the clear ending above was likewise a later addition to the Gospel of John.
The use of "we" in John 21 is also uncharacteristic of John, lacking any clarity to it.