John 1:7
This man came for testimony so that he might testify about the light, so that all might believe through him.
A Conservative Version
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
6A man came to be who was sent from God, his name was John.
8That man was not the light, but that he might testify about the light.
Cross References
John 1:9He was the TRUE light coming into the world that enlightens every man.
John 1:15John testified about him, and cried out, saying, This was he of whom I said, He who comes after me came to be before me, because he was before me.
John 1:26John answered them, saying, I immerse in water, but amidst you stands him whom ye know not.
John 1:36And having looked upon Jesus walking, he says, Behold, the Lamb of God!
John 5:33Ye 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 hidden from the 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 →