John 19:35 net — And the person who saw it has testified(and his testimony is true, and he knows that he is telling the truth), so that…

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"And the person who saw it has testified(and his testimony is true, and he knows that he is telling the truth), so that you also may believe."

— John 19:35, NET Bible

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John 19 — Context

32

So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the two men who had been crucified with Jesus, first the one and then the other.

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But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs.

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But one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and blood and water flowed out immediately.

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And the person who saw it has testified(and his testimony is true, and he knows that he is telling the truth), so that you also may believe.

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For these things happened so that the scripture would be fulfilled,“Not a bone of his will be broken.”

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And again another scripture says,“They will look on the one whom they have pierced.”

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Jesus’ Burial After this, Joseph of Arimathea, a disciple of Jesus(but secretly, because he feared the Jewish leaders), asked Pilate if he could remove the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission, so he went and took the body away.

John 19:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 19:35 say?
John 19:35 in the NET Bible reads: “And the person who saw it has testified(and his testimony is true, and he knows that he is telling the truth), so that you also may believe.”
Where is John 19:35 in the Bible?
John 19:35 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 19, verse 35.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 19:35.
What translation should I read John 19:35 in?
John 19:35 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 John 19:35?
John 19:35 reads (NET): “And the person who saw it has testified(and his testimony is true, and he knows that he is telling the truth), so that you also may believe.” 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.
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