John 1:7
This man came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that all might believe through him.
Family 35 New Testament
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 himself was not the Light but was to testify about the Light—
Cross References
John 1:9the true Light which illumines everyone who comes into the world.
John 1:15John testified about Him and called out saying: “ This is He of whom I said, ‘The One coming after me is now ahead of me, because He existed before I did.’”
John 1:26John answered them saying: “I baptize with water, but among you stands One whom you do not know.
John 1:36And seeing Jesus walking by, he says, “Look, 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 the program of the secret that from the beginning of the ages has been hidden by the 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 →