7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.



Ver. 7. Three that bear record] viz. That Jesus Christ is the Son of God. These three heavenly witnesses have given testimony hereof in earth. {See Trapp on "Joh_5:32"} {See Trapp on "Joh_8:18"}



These three are one] In essence and will. As if three lamps were lighted in one chamber, albeit the lamps be different, yet the lights cannot be severed; so in the Godhead, as there is a distinction of persons, so a simplicity of nature.