1 John 5:8 cpdv — And there are three who give testimony on earth: the Spirit, and the water, and the blood. And these three are one.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And there are three who give testimony on earth: the Spirit, and the water, and the blood. And these three are one."

— 1 John 5:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

1 John 5:8 in Other Translations

7 versions All translations

1 John 5 — Context

5

Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God!

6

This is the One who came by water and blood: Jesus Christ. Not by water only, but by water and blood. And the Spirit is the One who testifies that the Christ is the Truth.

7

For there are Three who give testimony in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit. And these Three are One.

8

And there are three who give testimony on earth: the Spirit, and the water, and the blood. And these three are one.

9

If we accept the testimony of men, then the testimony of God is greater. For this is the testimony of God, which is greater: that he has testified about his Son.

10

Whoever believes in the Son of God, holds the testimony of God within himself. Whoever does not believe in the Son, makes him a liar, because he does not believe in the testimony which God has testified about his Son.

11

And this is the testimony which God has given to us: Eternal Life. And this Life is in his Son.

1 John 5:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 John 5:8 say?
1 John 5:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And there are three who give testimony on earth: the Spirit, and the water, and the blood. And these three are one.”
Where is 1 John 5:8 in the Bible?
1 John 5:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 5, verse 8.
Who wrote 1 John?
1 John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of 1 John about?
John writes to help believers know they have eternal life. Three tests run through the letter: do you walk in the light, love one another, and confess that Jesus is the Christ come in the flesh? Where these are present, assurance follows.
What are the major themes of 1 John?
1 John explores themes including Assurance, Love, Light, Truth vs. Error, Eternal Life. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 John 5:8.
What translation should I read 1 John 5:8 in?
1 John 5:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 John 5:8?
1 John 5:8 reads (CPDV): “And there are three who give testimony on earth: the Spirit, and the water, and the blood. And these three are one.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2