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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/john/15.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />And you also must testify, for you have been with me from the beginning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/john/15.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And you must also testify about me because you have been with me from the beginning of my ministry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/john/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And you also will bear witness, because you have been with me from the beginning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/john/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And you also must testify, because you have been with Me from the beginning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And you also bear witness, because you are with Me from <i>the</i> beginning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/john/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/john/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And you also will bear witness, because you have been with Me from the beginning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/john/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and you are testifying as well, because you have been with Me from the beginning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/john/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and you will testify also, because you have been with Me from the beginning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/john/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and you <i>will</i> bear witness also, because you have been with Me from the beginning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/john/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and you <i>will</i> bear witness also, because you have been with Me from the beginning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/john/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But you will testify also <i>and</i> be My witnesses, because you have been with Me from the beginning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/john/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You also will testify, because you have been with me from the beginning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/john/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You also will testify, because you have been with Me from the beginning. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/john/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and ye also bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/john/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then you will also tell others about me, because you have been with me from the beginning. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/john/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and ye also bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/john/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You will declare the truth, too, because you have been with me from the beginning."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/john/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />And you, too, will speak about me, because you have been with me from the very beginning. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/john/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You will testify also, because you have been with me from the beginning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/john/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And you also must testify, because you have been with Me from the beginning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/john/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and you also will testify, because you have been with me from the beginning. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/john/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And you will also testify, because you have been with me from the beginning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/john/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And ye also shall bear testimony, because ye have been with me from the beginning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And you also are witnesses, because you have been with me from the first.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/john/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You will also testify, because you have been with me from the beginning. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/john/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and you also testify, because you are with Me from the beginning.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And you also bear witness, because you are with Me from <i>the</i> beginning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/john/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and ye also do testify, because from the beginning ye are with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/john/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And ye also testify, for ye are with me from the beginning.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/john/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And you shall give testimony, because you are with me from the beginning. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/john/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And you shall offer testimony, because you are with me from the beginning.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/john/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And you also testify, because you have been with me from the beginning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/john/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You also are to testify because you have been with me from the beginning.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/john/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And you also will testify because you have been with me from the beginning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />“You also are testifying, who are with me from the beginning.” <div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/john/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />and you also will testify, because you have been with me from the beginning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/john/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>but you indeed are witnesses, because you are with me from the beginning.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/john/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />and ye too shall bear your testimony, because ye have been with me from the beginning.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/john/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />and ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And you also are witnesses, because you have been with me from the first.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/john/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>and ye also testify, because ye are with Me from the beginning."<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/john/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/john/15-27.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=5646" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/john/15.htm">The Hatred of the World</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">26</span>When 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. <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">And</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymeis (PPro-N2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">also</a> <a href="/greek/3140.htm" title="3140: martyreite (V-PIA-2P) -- To witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good report. From martus; to be a witness, i.e. Testify.">must testify,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">because</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: este (V-PIA-2P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">you have been</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: met’ (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: emou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">Me</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: ap’ (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/746.htm" title="746: archēs (N-GFS) -- From archomai; a commencement, or chief.">the beginning.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/24-48.htm">Luke 24:48</a></span><br />You are witnesses of these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-32.htm">Acts 5:32</a></span><br />We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-7.htm">John 1:7</a></span><br />He came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that through him everyone might believe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-35.htm">John 19:35</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/1-1.htm">1 John 1:1-3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-20.htm">Acts 4:20</a></span><br />For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-1.htm">1 Peter 5:1</a></span><br />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:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-14.htm">1 John 4:14</a></span><br />And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent His Son to be the Savior of the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-39.htm">Acts 10:39-41</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/1-16.htm">2 Peter 1:16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/16-15.htm">Mark 16:15</a></span><br />And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/2-3.htm">Hebrews 2:3-4</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-10.htm">Isaiah 43:10</a></span><br />“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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And you also shall bear witness, because you have been with me from the beginning.</p><p class="hdg">ye also.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/21-24.htm">John 21:24</a></b></br> This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/24-48.htm">Luke 24:48</a></b></br> And ye are witnesses of these things.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8,21,22</a></b></br> 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… </p><p class="hdg">have.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/1-1.htm">Mark 1:1</a></b></br> The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/1-2.htm">Luke 1:2,3</a></b></br> Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_john/1-1.htm">1 John 1:1,2</a></b></br> 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; … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/24-22.htm">Addition</a> <a href="/john/15-26.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/john/9-32.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/john/15-18.htm">First</a> <a href="/john/15-26.htm">Testify</a> <a href="/john/12-17.htm">Testimony</a> <a href="/john/15-26.htm">Witness</a> <a href="/john/3-28.htm">Witnesses</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/12-3.htm">Addition</a> <a href="/john/16-12.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/john/16-4.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/john/16-4.htm">First</a> <a href="/john/18-23.htm">Testify</a> <a href="/john/18-23.htm">Testimony</a> <a href="/john/18-23.htm">Witness</a> <a href="/john/18-21.htm">Witnesses</a><div class="vheading2">John 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/15-1.htm">The union of Jesus and his members shown under the parable of a vine.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/15-18.htm">The hatred of the world.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/15-26.htm">The office of the Holy Spirit.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/15.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And you also must testify</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the responsibility of the disciples to bear witness to Jesus Christ. The Greek word for "testify" is "martyreo," which implies giving evidence or bearing witness, often at personal risk. This call to testify is consistent with the Great Commission (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>) and the role of the apostles as foundational witnesses to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus (<a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>). The cultural context of the time was one of oral tradition, where eyewitness testimony was crucial for the spread of information. The disciples' testimony would serve as a primary source of the Gospel message, crucial for the early church's growth.<p><b>because you have been with Me</b><br>This phrase highlights the unique position of the disciples as those who have personally experienced Jesus' ministry. Their firsthand experience with Jesus gives them authority and credibility as witnesses. In Jewish culture, the testimony of those who have directly observed events was highly valued (<a href="/deuteronomy/19-15.htm">Deuteronomy 19:15</a>). The disciples' intimate knowledge of Jesus' teachings and miracles equips them to accurately convey His message. This personal relationship with Jesus is a type of the intimate relationship believers are called to have with Christ, as seen in the vine and branches metaphor earlier in <a href="/john/15.htm">John 15</a>.<p><b>from the beginning</b><br>This phrase refers to the beginning of Jesus' public ministry when He called His disciples to follow Him. It underscores the continuity and consistency of their witness, having been with Jesus from the start. This is significant in establishing the authenticity of their testimony, as they have observed His life and teachings over an extended period. The phrase also connects to the prologue of John's Gospel, which speaks of Jesus as the Word who was with God from the beginning (<a href="/john/1.htm">John 1:1-2</a>), drawing a parallel between the eternal nature of Christ and the enduring witness of the disciples.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The speaker of this verse, addressing His disciples during the Last Supper. He is preparing them for His impending crucifixion and the mission they will undertake afterward.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a></b><br>The immediate audience of Jesus' words. They have been with Jesus throughout His ministry and are being called to testify about Him.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_last_supper.htm">The Last Supper</a></b><br>The setting of this discourse, where Jesus shares His final teachings with His disciples before His arrest.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_holy_spirit.htm">The Holy Spirit</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of <a href="/bsb/john/15.htm">John 15</a> includes the promise of the Holy Spirit, who will empower the disciples to testify.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_world.htm">The World</a></b><br>The broader audience to whom the disciples are to testify about Jesus, representing those who have not yet heard or accepted the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_testify.htm">The Call to Testify</a></b><br>As followers of Christ, we are called to testify about Him, sharing the truth of the Gospel with others. This is not just a historical account but a living testimony of what Jesus has done in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/empowered_by_the_holy_spirit.htm">Empowered by the Holy Spirit</a></b><br>The ability to testify effectively comes from the Holy Spirit. We must rely on His power and guidance to share the Gospel boldly and clearly.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_personal_experience.htm">The Importance of Personal Experience</a></b><br>Like the disciples, our testimony is strengthened by our personal experience with Jesus. Reflect on how Jesus has transformed your life and be ready to share that with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consistency_in_witnessing.htm">Consistency in Witnessing</a></b><br>Testifying about Jesus is not a one-time event but a consistent lifestyle. We should seek opportunities daily to share the love and truth of Christ with those around us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/facing_opposition_with_courage.htm">Facing Opposition with Courage</a></b><br>Jesus warned His disciples that they would face opposition. We should be prepared to stand firm in our faith and testimony, trusting in God's protection and provision.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 15</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_youversion_bible_app.htm">What is the YouVersion Bible App?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_it_mean_when_god_says_no.htm">What is the YouVersion Bible App?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_ministry_of_the_word's_role.htm">How should we live according to God's commandments?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_simon_the_zealot_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Simon the Zealot in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(27) <span class= "bld">And ye also shall bear witness.</span>--The tense is present, <span class= "ital">and ye also bear witness;</span> or, <span class= "ital">and ye also are witnesses.</span> (Comp. Notes on <a href="/context/luke/24-48.htm" title="And you are witnesses of these things.">Luke 24:48-49</a>.) 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. <a href="/acts/5-32.htm" title="And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God has given to them that obey him.">Acts 5:32</a>.)<p><span class= "bld">Because ye have been with me from the beginning.</span>--Comp. <a href="/john/1-7.htm" title="The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.">John 1:7</a>; and Notes on <a href="/context/acts/1-21.htm" title="Why of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,">Acts 1:21-22</a>. The "beginning" of course means the beginning of the Messianic teaching and works of which they were to be witnesses.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/john/15-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">And</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑμεῖς</span> <span class="translit">(hymeis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">also</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">must testify,</span><br /><span class="grk">μαρτυρεῖτε</span> <span class="translit">(martyreite)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3140.htm">Strong's 3140: </a> </span><span class="str2">To witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good report. From martus; to be a witness, i.e. Testify.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">because</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅτι</span> <span class="translit">(hoti)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you have been</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐστε</span> <span class="translit">(este)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="grk">μετ’</span> <span class="translit">(met’)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">Me</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐμοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(emou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀπ’</span> <span class="translit">(ap’)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> </span><span class="str2">From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the] beginning.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀρχῆς</span> <span class="translit">(archēs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_746.htm">Strong's 746: </a> </span><span class="str2">From archomai; a commencement, or chief.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/john/15-27.htm">John 15:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/john/15-27.htm">John 15:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/john/15-27.htm">John 15:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/john/15-27.htm">John 15:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/john/15-27.htm">John 15:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/john/15-27.htm">John 15:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/john/15-27.htm">John 15:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/john/15-27.htm">John 15:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/john/15-27.htm">John 15:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/john/15-27.htm">John 15:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/john/15-27.htm">NT Gospels: John 15:27 You will also testify because you have (Jhn Jo Jn) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/john/15-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="John 15:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="John 15:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/john/16-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="John 16:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="John 16:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>