John 1:7
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“He came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that through him everyone might believe.”
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“He came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that through him everyone might believe.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.”
King James Version · Public Domain“The same came for witness, that he might bear witness of the light, that all might believe through him.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“this one came for testimony, that he might testify about the Light, that all might believe through him;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo John 1:7 — 14 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- John 1:9The true Light who gives light to every man was coming into the world.
- John 1:12But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God—
- John 1:15John 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.’”
- John 1:19And this was John’s testimony when the Jews of Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him, “Who are you?”
- John 1:26“I baptize with water,” John replied, “but among you stands One you do not know.
- John 1:32Then John testified, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove and resting on Him.
- John 1:36When he saw Jesus walking by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!”
- John 3:26So 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 5:33You have sent to John, and he has testified to the truth.
- Acts 19:4Paul 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.”
- Ephesians 3:9and to illuminate for everyone the stewardship of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things.
- 1 Timothy 2:4who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
- Titus 2:11For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.
- 2 Peter 3:9The 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.
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