John 1:7
This man came for a testimony, so that he might testify concerning the Light, so that all through him might believe.
English Majority Text (NT)
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 was a man sent from God, whose name was John.
8He was not that Light, but was sent so that he might testify concerning the Light.
Cross References
John 1:9That was the true Light which lightens every man coming into the world.
John 1:15John testified concerning Him and has cried out, saying, “This was He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me ranks before me, because He was before me.’ ”
John 1:26John answered them, saying, “I baptize with water, but there stands One among you whom you do not know.
John 1:36And looking at Jesus as He was walking, he said, “Behold the Lamb of God!”
John 5:33You have sent to John, and he has testified to the truth.
Ephesians 3:9and to enlighten all as to what is the administration of the mystery, which had been hidden from the ages in God, who created all things through Jesus Christ;
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 →