John 1:7

7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe.

John 1:7 in Other Translations

KJV
7 The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.
ESV
7 He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him.
NLT
7 to tell about the light so that everyone might believe because of his testimony.
MSG
7 to point out the way to the Life-Light. He came to show everyone where to look, who to believe in.
CSB
7 He came as a witness to testify about the light, so that all might believe through him.

John 1:7 In-Context

5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
6 There was a man sent from God whose name was John.
7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe.
8 He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light.
9 The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.

Cross References 2

  • 1. ver 15,19,32; John 3:26; John 5:33
  • 2. ver 12; S John 3:15
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