John 1:7
The same, came, for a witness, That he might bear witness, concerning the light, that, all, might believe, through him.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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 arose a man, sent from God, whose name was, John:
8He, was not the light,—but, that he might bear witness concerning the light,
Cross References
John 1:9It, was—The real light that enlighteneth every man—Coming into the world.
John 1:15(John beareth witness concerning him, and hath cried aloud, saying—the same, was he that said—He who, after me, was coming, before me, hath advanced; because, my Chief, was he.)
John 1:26John answered them, saying—I, immerse, in water. In the midst of you, standeth one, whom, ye, know not;—
John 1:36and, looking at Jesus walking, he saith—See! the Lamb of God!
John 5:33Ye, have sent forth unto John,—and he hath borne witness to the truth:—
Ephesians 3:9And to bring to light—what is the administration of the sacred secret which had been hidden away from the ages in God, who did all things create:
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 →