John 1:7

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

This one came for testimony, so that he might testify concerning the Light, so that all might believe through him.

Latin

Hic venit in testimonium ut testimonium perhiberet de lumine, ut omnes crederent per illum.

Original

Greek

English

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

Notes

John 1:6–9

God sent a man named John the Baptist to announce the arrival of Jesus. He prepared people to accept Jesus as God's Son and Messiah (see 1:19–37; Luke 1:5–25, 57–80; 3:1–22). His work fulfilled what God had promised through the prophets (see Isaiah 40:3; Malachi 4:5–6).

John 1:1–18

The start of this introduction might be a poem or hymn sung by early Christians (1:1–5).

The themes of this introduction of the Gospel of John prepare readers for the story that follows:

The arrival of the light in the world.
The rejection of the light.
The gift of new life given by the light to those who believed in him.

Theme notes and profiles

John the Baptist Darkness and Light God’s Word The Unknown God The Word

Events

John the Baptist Begins Ministryc. AD 26

Related verses

Acts 19:4
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 5:33–35
You have sent to John, and he has testified to the truth.
John 1:12
But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God—
John 1:32–34
Then John testified, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove and resting on Him.
John 1:36
When he saw Jesus walking by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!”
John 1:9
The true Light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.
2 Peter 3:9
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.
John 1:26–27
“I baptize with water,” John replied, “but among you stands One you do not know.
John 3:26–36
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.”
Titus 2:11
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.
John 1:15
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.’”
Ephesians 3:9
…and to illuminate for everyone the stewardship of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Cerinthus Faith Incarnation John, Gospel of Light Logos Messiah Morning Star Poetry, Biblical Stoicism, Stoics Witness

Topics

Braiding Hair Jesus, the Christ: John's Testimony Concerning Him John: Ministry of John: Mission of Light: Figurative and Symbolical Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Wisdom: Spiritual, from God

John 1:7

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