John 1:7
this one came for testimony, that he might testify about the Light, that all might believe through him;
Literal Standard 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
6There came a man—having been sent from God—whose name [is] John,
8that one was not the Light, but—that he might testify about the Light.
Cross References
John 1:9He was the true Light, which enlightens every man, coming into the world;
John 1:15John testifies concerning Him, and has cried, saying, “This was He of whom I said, He who is coming after me has come before me, for He was before me.”
John 1:26John answered them, saying, “I immerse in water, but in the midst of you has stood He whom you have not known, it is this One who is coming after me, who has been before me,
John 1:36and having looked on Jesus walking, he says, “Behold, the Lamb of God”;
John 5:33you have sent to John, and he has testified to the truth.
Ephesians 3:9and to cause all to see what [is] the fellowship of the secret that has been hid from the ages in God, who created all things by 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 →