John 15:27
New International Version
And you also must testify, for you have been with me from the beginning.

New Living Translation
And you must also testify about me because you have been with me from the beginning of my ministry.

English Standard Version
And you also will bear witness, because you have been with me from the beginning.

Berean Standard Bible
And you also must testify, because you have been with Me from the beginning.

Berean Literal Bible
And you also bear witness, because you are with Me from the beginning.

King James Bible
And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.

New King James Version
And you also will bear witness, because you have been with Me from the beginning.

New American Standard Bible
and you are testifying as well, because you have been with Me from the beginning.

NASB 1995
and you will testify also, because you have been with Me from the beginning.

NASB 1977
and you will bear witness also, because you have been with Me from the beginning.

Legacy Standard Bible
and you will bear witness also, because you have been with Me from the beginning.

Amplified Bible
But you will testify also and be My witnesses, because you have been with Me from the beginning.

Christian Standard Bible
You also will testify, because you have been with me from the beginning.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You also will testify, because you have been with Me from the beginning.

American Standard Version
and ye also bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.

Contemporary English Version
Then you will also tell others about me, because you have been with me from the beginning.

English Revised Version
and ye also bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
You will declare the truth, too, because you have been with me from the beginning."

Good News Translation
And you, too, will speak about me, because you have been with me from the very beginning.

International Standard Version
You will testify also, because you have been with me from the beginning.

Majority Standard Bible
And you also must testify, because you have been with Me from the beginning.

NET Bible
and you also will testify, because you have been with me from the beginning.

New Heart English Bible
And you will also testify, because you have been with me from the beginning.

Webster's Bible Translation
And ye also shall bear testimony, because ye have been with me from the beginning.

Weymouth New Testament
And you also are witnesses, because you have been with me from the first.

World English Bible
You will also testify, because you have been with me from the beginning.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and you also testify, because you are with Me from the beginning.”

Berean Literal Bible
And you also bear witness, because you are with Me from the beginning.

Young's Literal Translation
and ye also do testify, because from the beginning ye are with me.

Smith's Literal Translation
And ye also testify, for ye are with me from the beginning.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And you shall give testimony, because you are with me from the beginning.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And you shall offer testimony, because you are with me from the beginning.”

New American Bible
And you also testify, because you have been with me from the beginning.

New Revised Standard Version
You also are to testify because you have been with me from the beginning.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And you also will testify because you have been with me from the beginning.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“You also are testifying, who are with me from the beginning.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
and you also will testify, because you have been with me from the beginning.

Godbey New Testament
but you indeed are witnesses, because you are with me from the beginning.

Haweis New Testament
and ye too shall bear your testimony, because ye have been with me from the beginning.

Mace New Testament
and ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.

Weymouth New Testament
And you also are witnesses, because you have been with me from the first.

Worrell New Testament
and ye also testify, because ye are with Me from the beginning."

Worsley New Testament
And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Hatred of the World
26When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father—He will testify about Me. 27And you also must testify, because you have been with Me from the beginning.

Cross References
Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Luke 24:48
You are witnesses of these things.

Acts 5:32
We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.”

John 1:7
He came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that through him everyone might believe.

John 19:35
The one who saw it has testified to this, and his testimony is true. He knows that he is telling the truth, so that you also may believe.

1 John 1:1-3
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our own eyes, which we have gazed upon and touched with our own hands—this is the Word of life. / And this is the life that was revealed; we have seen it and testified to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us. / We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And this fellowship of ours is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ.

Acts 4:20
For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.”

1 Peter 5:1
As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you:

1 John 4:14
And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent His Son to be the Savior of the world.

Acts 10:39-41
We are witnesses of all that He did, both in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem. And although they put Him to death by hanging Him on a tree, / God raised Him up on the third day and caused Him to be seen— / not by all the people, but by the witnesses God had chosen beforehand, by us who ate and drank with Him after He rose from the dead.

2 Peter 1:16
For we did not follow cleverly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty.

Matthew 28:19-20
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Mark 16:15
And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.

Hebrews 2:3-4
how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, / and was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will.

Isaiah 43:10
“You are My witnesses,” declares the LORD, “and My servant whom I have chosen, so that you may consider and believe Me and understand that I am He. Before Me no god was formed, and after Me none will come.


Treasury of Scripture

And you also shall bear witness, because you have been with me from the beginning.

ye also.

John 21:24
This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true.

Luke 24:48
And ye are witnesses of these things.

Acts 1:8,21,22
But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth…

have.

Mark 1:1
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;

Luke 1:2,3
Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word; …

1 John 1:1,2
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; …

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And you also
This phrase emphasizes the inclusion and responsibility of the disciples in the mission of Christ. The Greek word for "you" (ὑμεῖς, hymeis) is plural, indicating that Jesus is addressing all His disciples collectively. This highlights the communal aspect of the Christian mission, where each believer is called to participate in the work of the Gospel. Historically, this reflects the early church's understanding that the testimony of Jesus was not limited to the apostles but extended to all followers.

must testify
The Greek word for "testify" (μαρτυρεῖτε, martyreite) is derived from the root "martys," meaning witness. This term is foundational in Christian theology, as it implies not only verbal proclamation but also living out the truth of the Gospel. The imperative "must" underscores the necessity and urgency of this task. In the historical context, the disciples' testimony was crucial for the spread of Christianity, as they were the primary witnesses to Jesus' life, death, and resurrection.

because you have been with Me
This phrase points to the intimate relationship between Jesus and His disciples. The Greek word "μετ’ ἐμοῦ" (met' emou) indicates a close association, suggesting that their testimony is credible because of their firsthand experience with Jesus. This personal relationship is a cornerstone of their authority and authenticity as witnesses. In a broader sense, it reminds believers that effective testimony arises from a deep, personal relationship with Christ.

from the beginning
The term "beginning" (ἀρχῆς, archēs) refers to the commencement of Jesus' ministry when He first called His disciples. This phrase underscores the disciples' long-standing commitment and the depth of their experience with Jesus. Historically, this highlights the continuity and consistency of the apostolic witness, which was foundational for the early church. It also serves as an encouragement for believers to remain steadfast in their faith journey, drawing strength from their ongoing relationship with Christ.

(27) And ye also shall bear witness.--The tense is present, and ye also bear witness; or, and ye also are witnesses. (Comp. Notes on Luke 24:48-49.) The Apostles themselves distinguished between their own witness of things which had come within their own experience and the witness borne by the power of the Holy Spirit, of which the Day of Pentecost was the first great instance. (Comp. Acts 5:32.)

Because ye have been with me from the beginning.--Comp. John 1:7; and Notes on Acts 1:21-22. The "beginning" of course means the beginning of the Messianic teaching and works of which they were to be witnesses.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

you
ὑμεῖς (hymeis)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

also
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

must testify,
μαρτυρεῖτε (martyreite)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 3140: To witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good report. From martus; to be a witness, i.e. Testify.

because
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

you have been
ἐστε (este)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

with
μετ’ (met’)
Preposition
Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives.

Me
ἐμοῦ (emou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

from
ἀπ’ (ap’)
Preposition
Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.

[the] beginning.
ἀρχῆς (archēs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 746: From archomai; a commencement, or chief.


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