Verse 7.— For there are three that bear record in heaven. This verse is omitted in the Revised Version, by Rotherham, and by the Syriac. Dr. Macknight contends for its authenticity, and after a long citation of proofs, he decided to retain it, as being contained in St. John's autograph let­ter. At all events, he retains it. The Father, Word, or Son, and the Spirit are represented in John's time in heaven, and while there, bearing record, or as giving testimony. The best I can gather, is this: That the Father testified that Jesus was his Son; that the Son likewise so testified, as also the Spirit; and that their testimony was one, or agreed— was alike, so far as the question of the Messiahship of Jesus was concerned.