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John 1

John 1:8

The Witness of John · John 1:6–13
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Translations

Modern
He himself was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light.
Traditional
He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.
Literal
That one was not the Light, but it is so that he might testify concerning the Light.
Latin
Non erat ille lux, sed ut testimonium perhiberet de lumine.

Interlinear

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

Notes

John 1:8

Some Jews thought John the Baptist might be the Messiah (God's chosen one). Some of his followers hesitated to follow Jesus (3:22–30). However, John the Baptist was not the Light. His role was to announce Jesus (1:19–34).

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.

Events

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Cerinthus 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 Wisdom: Spiritual, from God