Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 20:31
These are written - Those recorded in this gospel.That ye might believe ... - This is a clue to the design which John had in view in writing this gospel. The whole scope or end of the book is to accomplish two objects:To prove that Jesus was the Messiah; and, That they who looked at the proof might be convinced and have eternal life. This design is kept in view throughout the book. The miracles, facts, arguments, instructions, and conversations of our Lord all tend to this. This point had not... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - John 20:31
Scripture, faith, and life. To judge aright of any book, it is necessary to take into consideration the purpose of the writer. "In every work regard the author's end, For none can compass more than they intend." If we wish to understand this treatise, the so-called Gospel of John, we shall act wisely to consult the treatise itself, and learn what its author had in view as his purpose in preparing and publishing it. It has often been treated as if it were something very different from... read more