John 1:7
He came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that through him everyone might believe.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.
In Context
6There came a man who was sent from God. His name was John.
8He himself was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light.
Cross References
John 1:9The true Light who gives light to every man was coming into the world.
John 1:15John testified concerning Him. He cried out, saying, “This is He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.’”
John 1:26“I baptize with water,” John replied, “but among you stands One you do not know.
John 1:36When he saw Jesus walking by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!”
John 5:33You have sent to John, and he has testified to the truth.
Ephesians 3:9and to illuminate for everyone the stewardship of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things.
Matthew Henry on John 1:7-15
The Testimony of John Baptist; Christ's Incarnation. 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. 8 He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. 9 That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. 10 He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. 11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not. 12 But as many as… Read the whole commentary →