John 1:7 “He came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that through him e…”

John 1:7

He came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that through him everyone might believe.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.

World English Bible

The same came as a witness, that he might testify about the light, that all might believe through him.

American Standard Version

The same came for witness, that he might bear witness of the light, that all might believe through him.

Geneva Bible 1599

This same came for a witnesse, to beare witnesse of that light, that all men through him might beleeue.

Darby Translation

He came for witness, that he might witness concerning the light, that all might believe through him.

Young's Literal Translation

this one came for testimony, that he might testify about the Light, that all might believe through him;

Bible in Basic English

He came for witness, to give witness about the light, so that all men might have faith through him.

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Cross references

“a witness”

Acts 19:4 John 1:32–34 John 1:36 John 5:33–35 John 3:26–36 John 1:19

Acts 19:4 · BSB

Paul explained: “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the One coming after him, that is, in Jesus.”

John 1:32–34 · BSB

Then John testified, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove and resting on Him.

John 1:36 · BSB

When he saw Jesus walking by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!”

John 5:33–35 · BSB

You have sent to John, and he has testified to the truth.

John 3:26–36 · BSB

So John’s disciples came to him and said, “Look, Rabbi, the One who was with you beyond the Jordan, the One you testified about—He is baptizing, and everyone is going to Him.”

John 1:19 · BSB

And this was John’s testimony when the Jews of Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him, “Who are you?”

“that”

John 1:9 2 Peter 3:9 Titus 2:11 Ephesians 3:9 1 Timothy 2:4 John 3:26

John 1:9 · BSB

The true Light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.

2 Peter 3:9 · BSB

The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.

Titus 2:11 · BSB

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.

Ephesians 3:9 · BSB

and to illuminate for everyone the stewardship of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things.

1 Timothy 2:4 · BSB

who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

John 3:26 · BSB

So John’s disciples came to him and said, “Look, Rabbi, the One who was with you beyond the Jordan, the One you testified about—He is baptizing, and everyone is going to Him.”

Also

John 1:12 John 1:15

John 1:12 · BSB

But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God—

John 1:15 · BSB

John testified concerning Him. He cried out, saying, “This is He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.’”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

6There came a man who was sent from God. His name was John.

8He himself was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light.

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