John 1:7

God's Word

John came to declare the truth about the light so that everyone would become believers through his message.

Cross References

Malachi 3:1

“I’m going to send my messenger, and he will clear the way ahead of me. Then the Lord you are looking for will suddenly come to his temple. The messenger of the promise  will come. He is the one you want,” says the Lord of Armies.

John 1:12

However, he gave the right to become God’s children to everyone who believed in him.

John 1:15

(John declared the truth about him when he said loudly, “This is the person about whom I said, ‘The one who comes after me was before me because he existed before I did.’ ”)

John 1:19

This was John’s answer when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?”

John 1:36

John saw Jesus walk by. John said, “Look! This is the Lamb of God.”

John 1:9

The real light, which shines on everyone, was coming into the world.

Acts 19:4

Paul said, “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. John told people to believe in Jesus, who was coming later.”

Galatians 3:26

You are all God’s children by believing in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 3:9

He allowed me to explain the way this mystery works. God, who created all things, kept it hidden in the past.

1 Timothy 2:4

He wants all people to be saved and to learn the truth.

Titus 2:11

After all, God’s saving kindness  has appeared for the benefit of all people.

2 Peter 3:9

The Lord isn’t slow to do what he promised, as some people think. Rather, he is patient for your sake. He doesn’t want to destroy anyone but wants all people to have an opportunity to turn to him and change the way they think and act.