What does John 20:31 mean?

John 20:31 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply John 20:31 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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.

29Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.

30And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book:

31But 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.

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