Commentaries:
Most any Bible commentary reveals that portions of these verses are not found in any old Greek manuscript and was not found even in the Latin Vulgate until as late as the eighth century. Admits Adam Clarke: It is lacking in "all the ancient versions but the Vulgate; and even of this version many of the most ancient and correct MSS. [manuscripts] have it not."
Those who believe in a "trinity" grasp at this verse to support their belief because they have NO Bible proof for their conviction! Rather, history reveals the trinity concept is a pagan invention and belief found in many ancient countries. The Egyptian trinity consisted of Isis, Osiris, and Horus; the worship of the trinity traces back to the worship of Nimrod, Semiramis, and Tammuz soon after the Flood!
Without the spurious words, these verses—combined—should read, "For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one."
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