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Interpretation

Paul urges a three witness that is embodied in limits and longings. 1 John 5:7: trace "there" and "three". Choose three witness in small choices no one sees—season power with mercy.

Context

1 John speaks here as epistle/letter writing, naming three witness. Placed in ch. 5, the nearby lines set its tone. The nearby sentences supply the texture.

Authorship & Historical Background

1 John was received under the name of John (trad.). Modern scholarship on 1 John sees Johannine circle.. Scholars commonly date 1 John AD 90–110. This verse leans into perseverance & witness.

More details
Traditional:John (trad.)
Modern scholarship:Johannine circle.
Date:AD 90–110
Verse‑specific notes
  • Comma Johanneum (1 John 5:7) is a late addition in the Latin tradition, not in earliest Greek manuscripts.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd–3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but don't affect core meaning. Notes: Comma Johanneum (1 John 5:7) is a late addition in the Latin tradition, not in earliest Greek manuscripts.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46