KJV ORIGINAL
This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
This is Jesus Christ we're talking about — he came through both water and blood, not just water alone. And the Spirit backs this up as a witness, because the Spirit is pure truth.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus didn't just show up with good vibes — he came with both baptism and sacrifice, and the Spirit confirms it's all real.
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