John 1:7
This man came as a witness, to testify about the light, that all through him might believe.
God's Living Word (portions)
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 wasn’t that light, but was sent as a witness of that light.
Cross References
John 1:9The true light that enlightens everyone was coming into the world.
John 1:15John testified about Him. He cried out, saying, “This was He who I told you about when I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.’”
John 1:26John answered them, saying, “I baptize with water, but One stands among you that you don’t know.
John 1:36When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, “Look, God’s Lamb!”
John 5:33You have sent to John, and he has testified to the truth.
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 →