John 1:7
He came as a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.
Revised King James New Testament
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 was sent to bear witness to the Light.
Cross References
John 1:9The true Light, which enlightens every man, was coming into the world.
John 1:15John bore witness to him, and cried out, saying, This was he of whom I spoke, He who comes after me ranks above me: for he was before me.
John 1:26John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but one stands among you, whom you do not know;
John 1:36And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he said, Behold the Lamb of God!
John 5:33You sent to John, and he bore witness to the truth.
Ephesians 3:9And make all men see what is the plan of the mystery, which from past ages has been hidden 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 →