John 1:7
He came as a witness to explain about the light so that everyone might believe through him.
Free Bible Version
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
8He himself was not the light, but he came to witness to the light.
Cross References
John 1:9The true light was coming into the world to give light to everyone.
John 1:15John gave his testimony about him, shouting out to the people, “This is the one I was telling you about when I said, ‘The one who is coming after me is more important than me, for before I ever existed he already was.’”
John 1:26John replied, “I baptize with water, but standing among you is someone you don't know.
John 1:36He saw Jesus passing by, and said, “Look! This is the Lamb of God!”
John 5:33You asked John about me, and he told the truth,
Ephesians 3:9and to help everyone see the purpose of the mystery which from the very beginning was hidden in God who made everything.
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 →