{Many other signs} (polla alla s(886d)eia). 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} (ouk estin gegrammena). Periphrastic
perfect passive indicative of graph(935c), 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"
(en(9370)ion t(936e) math(8874)(936e)), 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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