‏ 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.

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