Joh 15:27 | MHM | STEP | v. 27 : Jesus adds, And you also shall bear witness, because you have been with me from the beginning (John 15:27 ). The apostles, helped by the Spirit, would be Jesus’ witnesses. They would tell the truth about what they saw and heard during Jesus’ ministry. Their job was to prove that Jesus really lived, died, and rose again. After the Holy Spirit came, the apostles became bold and faithful in defending Jesus, even when the world hated them. Their witness is especially important because they were with Jesus from the start—they saw his miracles, heard his teachings, and knew his perfect life. We can trust their testimony because it is based on real experience, not just rumor. This is also a lesson for all Christians: those who truly know Jesus and spend time with him are the best witnesses for his truth. Jesus says, “And you also will bear witness, because you have been with me from the beginning.” The disciples are called to testify about Jesus, with the help of the Holy Spirit, because they were eyewitnesses of his life and teaching.

‏ John 15:27

v. 27: Jesus adds, And you also shall bear witness, because you have been with me from the beginning (John 15:27 ^a). The apostles, helped by the Spirit, would be Jesus’ witnesses. They would tell the truth about what they saw and heard during Jesus’ ministry. Their job was to prove that Jesus really lived, died, and rose again. After the Holy Spirit came, the apostles became bold and faithful in defending Jesus, even when the world hated them. Their witness is especially important because they were with Jesus from the start—they saw his miracles, heard his teachings, and knew his perfect life. We can trust their testimony because it is based on real experience, not just rumor. This is also a lesson for all Christians: those who truly know Jesus and spend time with him are the best witnesses for his truth. Jesus says, “And you also will bear witness, because you have been with me from the beginning.” The disciples are called to testify about Jesus, with the help of the Holy Spirit, because they were eyewitnesses of his life and teaching.