Joh 20:30 | RWP | e4.org | Many other signs ( πολλα αλλα σημεια ). Not only those described in the Synoptic Gospels or referred to in general statements, but many alluded to in John's Gospel ( ; ; ). Are not written ( ουκ εστιν γεγραμμενα ). Periphrastic perfect passive indicative of γραφω , do not stand written, are not described "in this book." John has made a selection of the vast number wrought by Jesus "in the presence of the disciples" ( ενωπιον των μαθητων ), common idiom in Luke, not in Mark and Matthew, and by John elsewhere only in . John's book is written with a purpose which he states.

‏ John 20:30

Many other signs ( πολλα αλλα σημεια ). Not only those described in the Synoptic Gospels or referred to in general statements, but many alluded to in John's Gospel (2:23; 4:45; 12:37).

Are not written ( ουκ εστιν γεγραμμενα ). Periphrastic perfect passive indicative of γραφω, do not stand written, are not described "in this book." John has made a selection of the vast number wrought by Jesus "in the presence of the disciples" ( ενωπιον των μαθητων ), common idiom in Luke, not in Mark and Matthew, and by John elsewhere only in 1Jo 3:22. John's book is written with a purpose which he states.