Parallel Verses
Weymouth New Testament
He came as a witness, in order that he might give testimony concerning the Light--so that all might believe through him.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.
Holman Bible
to testify about the light,
so that all might believe through him.
International Standard Version
He came as a witness to testify about the light, so that all might believe because of him.
A Conservative Version
This man came for testimony so that he might testify about the light, so that all might believe through him.
American Standard Version
The same came for witness, that he might bear witness of the light, that all might believe through him.
Amplified
This man came as a witness, to testify about the Light, so that all might believe [in Christ, the Light] through him.
An Understandable Version
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].
Anderson New Testament
This man came as a witness, to testify of the Light, that all through him might believe.
Bible in Basic English
He came for witness, to give witness about the light, so that all men might have faith through him.
Common New Testament
He came for a witness, to bear witness of the light, that all might believe through him.
Daniel Mace New Testament
he came as a witness, to represent what he knew of the light, that by his means all might be convinc'd.
Darby Translation
He came for witness, that he might witness concerning the light, that all might believe through him.
Godbey New Testament
The same came for a witness, that he might bear witness concerning the light, in order that all through him might believe.
Goodspeed New Testament
He came to give testimony, to testify to the light, so that everyone might come to believe in it through him.
John Wesley New Testament
to testify of the light, that all thro' it might believe.
Julia Smith Translation
This came for testimony, that he might testify concerning the Light, that all might believe through him.
King James 2000
The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.
Lexham Expanded Bible
This one came for a witness, in order that he could testify about the light, so that all would believe through him.
Modern King James verseion
This one came as a witness, to bear witness concerning the Light, so that all might believe through him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The same came as a witness, to bear witness of the light, that all men through him might believe.
Moffatt New Testament
he came for the purpose of witnessing, to bear testimony to the Light, so that all men might believe by means of him.
Montgomery New Testament
He came as a witness, that he might bear testimony concerning the Light??o that all men might believe through him.
NET Bible
He came as a witness to testify about the light, so that everyone might believe through him.
New Heart English Bible
He came as a witness to testify about the light, that all might believe through him.
Noyes New Testament
He came as a witness, to bear witness of the light, that through him all might believe.
Sawyer New Testament
This man came for a testimony, to testify of the light, that all might believe through him.
The Emphasized Bible
The same, came, for a witness, That he might bear witness, concerning the light, that, all, might believe, through him.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
He came for a witness, that he might bear testimony concerning the Light, that all men through him might believe.
Twentieth Century New Testament
He came as a witness--to bear witness to the Light that through him all men might believe.
Webster
The same came for a witness, to bear testimony of the Light, that all men through him might believe.
Williams New Testament
He came for the purpose of testifying, to testify to the light, so that everyone through him might come to believe.
World English Bible
The same came as a witness, that he might testify about the light, that all might believe through him.
Worrell New Testament
The same came for a testimony, that he might testify concerning the Light, that all might believe through him.
Worsley New Testament
this man came for witness, that he might testify concerning the light, that through him all might believe.
Youngs Literal Translation
this one came for testimony, that he might testify about the Light, that all might believe through him;
Themes
Creation » Everything being created by the word of God (jesus Christ)
Faith » Promises to those who exercise » Aids to
Jesus Christ » History of » John's testimony concerning him
John the baptist » John the baptist being sent to prepare the way for jesus Christ
Rebirth/being born again » Who is born of God
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
The word of God » Jesus Christ being the word of God
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References
Word Count of 37 Translations in John 1:7
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Prologue To John's Gospel
6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness, in order that he might give testimony concerning the Light--so that all might believe through him. 8 He was not the Light, but he existed that he might give testimony concerning the Light.
Cross References
John 1:19
This also is John's testimony, when the Jews sent to him a deputation of Priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him who he was.
Acts 19:4
"John," he said, "administered a baptism of repentance, bidding the people believe on One who was to come after him; namely, on Jesus."
John 1:9
The true Light was that which illumines every man by its coming into the world.
John 1:12
But all who have received Him, to them--that is, to those who trust in His name--He has given the privilege of becoming children of God;
John 1:15
John gave testimony concerning Him and cried aloud, saying, "This is He of whom I said, 'He who is coming after me has been put before me,' for He was before me."
John 1:26-27
"I baptize in water only," John answered, "but in your midst stands One whom you do not know--
John 1:32-34
John also gave testimony by stating: "I have seen the Spirit coming down like a dove out of Heaven; and it remained upon Him.
John 1:36
when he saw Jesus passing by, and said, "Look! that is the Lamb of God!"
John 3:26-36
they came to John and reported to him, "Rabbi, he who was with you on the other side of the Jordan and to whom you bore testimony is now baptizing, and great numbers of people are resorting to him."
John 5:33-35
"You sent to John, and he both was and still is a witness to the truth.
Ephesians 3:9
and to show all men in a clear light what my stewardship is. It is the stewardship of the truth which from all the Ages lay concealed in the mind of God, the Creator of all things--
1 Timothy 2:4
who is willing for all mankind to be saved and come to a full knowledge of the truth.
Titus 2:11
For the grace of God has displayed itself with healing power to all mankind,
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slow in fulfilling His promise, in the sense in which some men speak of slowness. But He bears patiently with you, His desire being that no one should perish but that all should come to repentance.