There are three that bear witnesse in earth] Or, There are three in earth, that bear witnesse. the Spirit, &c.] See on v. 6. Some understand it of the spirit which he sent forth on the crosse at his death, Matthew 27:50. which, with the water and blood coming out of his side, shewed him to be true man. these three agree in one] Gr. are for one thing: or, are for that one thing: To wit, to testifie of Christ, as the heavenly witnesses did, v. 7.