For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.
Ver. 7. Three that bear record] viz. That Jesus Christ is the Son of God. These three heavenly witnesses have given testimony hereof in earth. See Trapp on " Joh 5:32 " See Trapp on " Joh 8:18 "
These three are one] In essence and will. As if three lamps were lighted in one chamber, albeit the lamps be different, yet the lights cannot be severed; so in the Godhead, as there is a distinction of persons, so a simplicity of nature.