John 1:7

In 9 translations

BSB

He came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that through him everyone might believe.

KJV

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

WEB

The same came as a witness, that he might testify about the light, that all might believe through him.

ASV

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

LSV

this one came for testimony, that he might testify about the Light, that all might believe through him;

YLT

this one came for testimony, that he might testify about the Light, that all might believe through him;

DBY

He came for witness, that he might witness concerning the light, that all might believe through him.

DRC

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

GNV

This same came for a witnesse, to beare witnesse of that light, that all men through him might beleeue.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

οὗτος ἦλθεν εἰς μαρτυρίαν, ἵνα μαρτυρήσῃ περὶ τοῦ φωτός, ἵνα πάντες πιστεύσωσιν διʼ αὐτοῦ.

RP2018

Οὗτος ἦλθεν εἰς μαρτυρίαν, ἵνα μαρτυρήσῃ περὶ τοῦ φωτός, ἵνα πάντες πιστεύσωσιν δι’ αὐτοῦ.

TR-Boyd

Οὗτος ἦλθεν εἰς μαρτυρίαν, ἵνα μαρτυρήσῃ περὶ τοῦ φωτός, ἵνα πάντες πιστεύσωσι δι᾿ αὐτοῦ.

SCR1894

ουτος ηλθεν εις μαρτυριαν ινα μαρτυρηση περι του φωτος ινα παντες πιστευσωσιν δι αυτου

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• 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.”
• John 1:36When he saw Jesus walking by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!”
• John 1:32–34Then John testified, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove and resting on Him. I myself did not know Him, but the One who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit…
• John 5:33–35You have sent to John, and he has testified to the truth. Even though I do not accept human testimony, I say these things so that you may be saved. John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a…
• 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 1:9The true Light who gives light to every man was coming into the world.
• 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.
• John 3:26–36So 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 replied, “A man can receive only what…
• John 1:26–27“I baptize with water,” John replied, “but among you stands One you do not know. He is the One who comes after me, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.”
• Titus 2:11For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.
• 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.’”
• 1 Timothy 2:4who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
• 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.
• John 1:19And this was John’s testimony when the Jews of Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him, “Who are you?”

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