John 1:7
He came for the testimony, to testify concerning the Light, that all men might believe through his ministry.
The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge
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 who was sent from Aloha, his name (was) Juchanon.
8He was not the Light himself, but came to testify concerning the Light.
Cross References
John 1:9For that was the true Light that enlighteneth every man who cometh into the world.
John 1:15Juchanon testified concerning him, and cried, and said, This is he of whom I said, that he cometh after me, and was before me, because he is anterior to me.
John 1:26Juchanon answered and said to them, I baptize you with waters; but he standeth among you whom you know not:
John 1:36and, contemplating Jeshu as he walked, he said, Behold the Lamb of Aloha!
John 5:33You sent to Juchanon, and he witnessed of the truth.
Ephesians 3:9which are not searched; and to bring to light unto all men what is the dispensation of the mystery which was hidden from the ages in Aloha, who created all:
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 →