But as many as received Him, He gave them the authority to become children of God, to those who believe in His name;
John 1:7 - English Majority Text Version This man came for a testimony, so that he might testify concerning the Light, so that all through him might believe. Higit pang mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition 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) The same came for witness, that he might bear witness of the light, that all might believe through him. Common English Bible He came as a witness to testify concerning the light, so that through him everyone would believe in the light. Catholic Public Domain Version 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 This man came for a witness, to give testimony of the light, that all men might believe through him. |
But as many as received Him, He gave them the authority to become children of God, to those who believe in His name;
John testified concerning Him and has cried out, saying, "This was He of whom I said, 'He who comes after me, has come to be before me, because He was before me.' "
And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem so that they might ask him, "Who are you?"
And looking at Jesus as He was walking, he said, "Behold the Lamb of God!"
That was the true Light which lightens every man coming into the world.
But Paul said, "John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe in the One coming after him, that is, in Christ Jesus."
and to enlighten all as to what is the administration of the mystery, which had been hidden from the ages in God, who created all things through Jesus Christ;
who desires all men to be saved and to come to the full knowledge of the truth.
The Lord does not delay concerning His promise, as some reckon slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.