1 John 5:7

For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the (h) Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are (i) one.

(h) See (John 8:13-14)

(i) Agree in one.

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⁷ For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.

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