John 1:7
The same came as a witness, that he might testify about the light, that all might believe through him.
World English Bible British
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 was not the light, but was sent that he might testify about the 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 of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me, for he was before me.’”
John 1:26John answered them, “I baptise in water, but amongst you stands one whom you don’t know.
John 1:36and he looked at Jesus as he walked, 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 make all men see what is the administration of the mystery which for ages has been hidden 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 →