John 1:7 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

⁷ He came to be a witness, so that he might testify concerning that Light, so that all people would believe [in Jesus] through him [i.e., through his testimony. See Acts 19:4].

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁷ The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁷ This man came to witness, that he might testify of the Light, that all men might believe in it [adhere to it, trust it, and rely upon it] through him.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁷ The same came for witness, that he might bear witness of the light, that all might believe through him.

Common English Bible

⁷ He came as a witness to testify concerning the light, so that through him everyone would believe in the light.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁷ He arrived as a witness to offer testimony about the Light, so that all would believe through him.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

⁷ This man came for a witness, to give testimony of the light, that all men might believe through him.

John 1:7 Cross References

John 1:12

But He gave all those who did welcome Him the opportunity of becoming children of God by believing in His name [i.e., as the Messiah].

John 1:15

John gave testimony about Jesus, shouting out, ”This person is the one about whom I said, ‘He who will come after me ranks above me because He existed before me.’”

John 1:19

And this is the testimony John [the Immerser] gave when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” [Note: Levites were men who assisted the priests in the Temple service].

John 1:36

And when he saw Jesus walking by, he said, “Look, [there is] the Lamb of God!”

John 1:9

[Now] the true Light, who enlightens all mankind, was [indeed] coming into the world [i.e., to earth].

Acts 19:4

Paul [then] said, “John immersed people who [demonstrated their] repentance, telling them they must believe in Jesus, the One who would come after him.”

Galatians 3:26

For all of you are children of God through your faith in Christ Jesus [as God’s only Son].

Ephesians 3:9

[I was given the responsibility] to enlighten all people regarding the working out of God’s secret plan, which has been kept hidden for ages in [the heart of] God, who created everything.

1 Timothy 2:4

who wants all people to be saved and come to a [full] knowledge of the truth.

Titus 2:11

For God’s unearned favor has appeared, bringing salvation to all people [i.e., in the coming of Christ].

2 Peter 3:9

The Lord is not slow about keeping His promise, like some people are, but is [simply] being patient with you, since He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but He wants everyone to repent [i.e., change their hearts and lives].