John 1:7
He came as a witness, to bear witness of the light, that through him all might believe.
Noyes Bible
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 was not the light, but came to bear witness of the light.
Cross References
John 1:9The true light, which enlighteneth every man, was coming into the world.
John 1:15John beareth witness of him, and crieth, saying, This was he of whom I said, He that cometh after me hath gone before me; for he was before me.
John 1:26John answered them, saying, I baptize in water. There standeth one among you whom ye know not,
John 1:36and looking upon Jesus as he was walking, he saith, Behold, the Lamb of God!
John 5:33Ye have sent to John, and he hath borne witness to the truth.
Ephesians 3:9to make all men see what is the dispensation of the mystery, which hath been hidden for ages in God, who created all things;
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 →