John 1:6
There was a man, sent from God, whose name was John.
Family 35 New Testament
In The King James Version
There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.
In Context
5Now the Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
7This man came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that all might believe through him.
Cross References
Matthew 3:1Now in those days John the Baptizer began preaching in the wilderness of Judea
Matthew 21:25The baptism of John—where was it from; from heaven or from men?” So they reasoned among themselves saying: “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will say to us, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’
Luke 1:13But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zacharias, because your prayer was heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.
Luke 1:61So they said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who is called by this name.”
Luke 3:2during the high priesthood of Annas (also Caiaphas), the word of God came upon John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness.
Matthew Henry on John 1:2-6
John It is not material to enquire when and where this gospel was written; we are sure that it was given by inspiration of God to John, the brother of James, one of the twelve apostles, distinguished by the honourable character of that disciple whom Jesus loved, one of the first three of the worthies of the Son of David, whom he took to be the witnesses of his retirements, particularly of his transfiguration and his agony. The ancients tell us that John lived longest of all the twelve apostles, and was the only… Read the whole commentary →