Devine Scripture

John 1:7

John chapter 1 · verse 7 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.6There came a man, sent from God, whose name was John.

v.7This passage

v.8He was not the light, but came that he might bear witness of the light.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • John 5:33

    Ye have sent unto John, and he hath borne witness unto the truth.

  • Titus 2:11

    For the grace of God hath appeared, bringing salvation to all men,

  • John 1:26

    John answered them, saying, I baptize in water: in the midst of you standeth one whom ye know not,

  • Acts 19:4

    And Paul said, John baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people that they should believe on him that should come after him, that is, on Jesus.

  • John 1:32

    And John bare witness, saying, I have beheld the Spirit descending as a dove out of heaven; and it abode upon him.

  • John 1:36

    and he looked upon Jesus as he walked, and saith, Behold, the Lamb of God!