John 1:7
He came as a witness to testify about the light, so that all might believe through him.
Text-Critical English NT
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 sent from God, whose name was John.
8He himself was not the light, but he came to testify about the light.
Cross References
John 1:9The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.
John 1:15John testified about him and cried out, “This is he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me ranks ahead of me, because he existed before me.’”
John 1:26John answered them, “I baptize with water, but among you stands someone you do not know.
John 1:36As Jesus walked by, John looked at him and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God.”
John 5:33You have sent to John, and he has testified to the truth.
Ephesians 3:9and to bring to light for everyone the plan of the mystery that has been hidden for ages in 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 →