And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.
there.
John 20:30,31 And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: …
Job 26:14 Lo, these are parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand?
Psalm 40:5 Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.
that even.
John 13:33 Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say to you.
Deuteronomy 1:28 Whither shall we go up? our brethren have discouraged our heart, saying, The people is greater and taller than we; the cities are great and walled up to heaven; and moreover we have seen the sons of the Anakims there.
Deuteronomy 4:11 And ye came near and stood under the mountain; and the mountain burned with fire unto the midst of heaven, with darkness, clouds, and thick darkness.
Amos 7:10 Then Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent to Jeroboam king of Israel, saying, Amos hath conspired against thee in the midst of the house of Israel: the land is not able to bear all his words.
Matthew 19:24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
CONCLUDING REMARKS ON JOHN'S GOSPEL.
John 10:2 But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
John 12:2 There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him.
John 4:21,22 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father…
John 1:19 And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou?
John 5:15 The man departed, and told the Jews that it was Jesus, which had made him whole.
John 20:31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.
If all of them were written down,
The hypothetical scenario of documenting every act of Jesus underscores the limitations of human record-keeping compared to the infinite nature of His deeds. This reflects the ancient practice of oral tradition, where not all events were recorded in writing but were passed down through storytelling. It also suggests the importance of the Holy Spirit in guiding the Gospel writers to include what was necessary for faith and doctrine.
I suppose that not even the world itself would have space
This hyperbolic expression illustrates the magnitude of Jesus' impact. It suggests that the physical world cannot contain the full extent of His works, pointing to the spiritual and eternal significance of His ministry. This echoes the idea found in other scriptures, such as Colossians 1:17, where Christ is described as holding all things together, indicating His omnipresence and omnipotence.
for the books that would be written.
The imagery of an unending library of books serves to convey the inexhaustible nature of Jesus' life and mission. It implies that the written word is insufficient to capture the fullness of Christ, pointing believers to seek a personal relationship with Him through faith and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. This also connects to the Johannine theme of Jesus as the Word (Logos), whose essence transcends written text, as seen in John 1:1.
John ends his Gospel by reminding us that the three-year ministry we read about is only a glimpse of Christ’s full activity.
• John 20:30–31 already said, “Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of His disciples…”—a direct parallel.
• Luke 24:19 speaks of Jesus as “mighty in deed and word,” hinting that His daily life overflowed with divine action.
• Acts 1:1–2 notes that the Gospel records only “all that Jesus began to do and to teach,” implying the story continues.
Because every deed of Jesus is perfect and purposeful, even the unrecorded acts are just as historical and trustworthy as the ones we know.
The Spirit led the writers to be selective so that the Scriptures remain clear, sufficient, and portable.
• Luke 1:1–4 shows Luke carefully arranging his material “so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.”
• 2 Timothy 3:16 affirms that what was included is “God-breathed and profitable,” meaning nothing essential was left out.
• Ecclesiastes 12:12 warns, “Of making many books there is no end,” highlighting God’s mercy in giving us a concise, complete canon rather than an unmanageable library.
John’s “I suppose” is not uncertainty but a personal, eyewitness reflection from the last surviving apostle.
• 1 John 1:1–3 shows John stressing, “what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes… we proclaim.”
• Revelation 1:1–2 portrays him as one “who testified to everything he saw.”
His seasoned perspective invites us to share his awe: after decades of pondering Jesus, he is still overwhelmed by the sheer volume of His works.
John uses an expansive statement to convey the infinite glory of Christ. It is figurative in scale yet literal in its point: the totality of Jesus’ works is immeasurable.
• Psalm 40:5 marvels, “Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders You have done… they are too numerous to declare.”
• Job 5:9 speaks of God “performing wonders that cannot be fathomed.”
• Romans 11:33 rejoices, “Oh, the depth of the riches… how unsearchable His judgments!”
• Colossians 1:15–17 presents Christ as Creator and Sustainer; if all His actions from eternity were recorded, creation itself could not contain the record.
The statement magnifies Jesus’ boundless activity and invites worship, not skepticism.
John 21:25 reminds us that the Gospels are accurate yet intentionally concise snapshots of an inexhaustible Savior. What Scripture records is fully sufficient for faith, but the Lord’s deeds extend far beyond the page. The verse nudges us to marvel at Christ’s limitless works, trust the complete truthfulness of the Bible we have, and look forward to learning more of His wonders throughout eternity.
(25) And there are also many other things which Jesus did. . . .--The MSS. evidence for this verse is also so conclusive that almost every competent editor inserts it in his text, but it is not found in the famous Sinaitic Codex. The transference from the plural to the singular--"We know" (John 21:24), "I suppose" (in this verse)--has led to the supposition, which is in every way probable, that it is the individual testimony of an amanuensis who, from personal knowledge of the life of Christ, or from knowledge derived from the Apostle John or from others, feels that full beyond all human thought as this Gospel is, it is but a part of the greater fulness. No book could record, no words could tell, what that life was, or what things Jesus did. The disciples saw and believed, and wrote these things that we may believe, and in believing may have life in His name.The word "Amen" is not found in the better MSS., and in no part of the written text. It is the natural prayer of some copyist, as it is the natural prayer of every devout reader that the writer's purpose may be fulfilled.
The chief MSS. have a subscription appended to the Gospel. "According to John" (Vatican); "Gospel according to John" (Sinaitic [?], Alexandrine, Paris, Basle); "Gospel according to John is ended;" "Gospel according to Luke begins" (Cambridge).
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Ἔστιν (Estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.
many
πολλὰ (polla)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural
Strong's 4183: Much, many; often.
more things
ἄλλα (alla)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural
Strong's 243: Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different.
that
ἃ (ha)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.
Jesus
Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.
did.
ἐποίησεν (epoiēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.
If
ἐὰν (ean)
Conjunction
Strong's 1437: If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.
all of them
καθ’ (kath’)
Preposition
Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).
were written down,
γράφηται (graphētai)
Verb - Present Subjunctive Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1125: A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe.
I suppose that
οἶμαι (oimai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 3633: To think, suppose, expect, imagine. Or oimai middle voice apparently from hoios; to make like, i.e. Imagine.
not even
οὐδ’ (oud’)
Adverb
Strong's 3761: Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even.
the
τὸν (ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.
world
κόσμον (kosmon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2889: Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally).
itself
αὐτὸν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.
would have space
χωρήσειν (chōrēsein)
Verb - Future Infinitive Active
Strong's 5562: From chora; to be in space, i.e. to pass, enter, or to hold, admit.
for the
τὰ (ta)
Article - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.
books
βιβλία (biblia)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 975: A papyrus roll. A diminutive of biblos; a roll.
that would be written.
γραφόμενα (graphomena)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 1125: A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe.
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