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John 1:7 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for John 1:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 1 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.”
John 1:7 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 1:7
John's purpose is defined: 'for a witness, to bear witness of the Light' (eis martyrian, hina martyrese peri tou photos). The noun 'martys' (witness) and verb 'martyreo' (testify) emphasize legal testimony—reliable, verifiable attestation. John's entire ministry exists to testify about Christ, the Light. The purpose clause 'that all men through him might believe' shows the evangelistic goal—faith comes through witness. John is not the Light but reflects it, directing others to Christ. This establishes the pattern for all Christian witness: pointing beyond ourselves to Jesus.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 1:7
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“John indeed baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe in the one who would come after him, that is, in Jesus.”
“and said”
“and he has testified to the truth.”
“to them he gave the right to become God's children”
“saying”
“That was the true Light”
“and said to him”
“I baptize in water, but among you stands one whom you don't know.,John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not;,,,,,,,,”
“bringing salvation to all men”
“as some count slowness; but is patient with us”