John 1:7

The Prologue To John's Gospel

⁶ There came a man commissioned and sent from God, whose name was John. ⁷ This man came as a witness, to testify about the Light, so that all might believe [in Christ, the Light] through him. ⁸ John was not the Light, but came to testify about the Light.

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John 1:19

This is the testimony of John [the Baptist] when the Jews sent priests and Levites to him from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?”

Acts 19:4

Paul said, “John performed a baptism of repentance, continually telling the people to believe in Him who was coming after him, that is, [to confidently accept and joyfully believe] in Jesus [the Messiah and Savior].”

John 1:9

There it was—the true Light [the genuine, perfect, steadfast Light] which, coming into the world, enlightens everyone.

John 1:12

But to as many as did receive and welcome Him, He gave the right [the authority, the privilege] to become children of God, that is, to those who believe in (adhere to, trust in, and rely on) His name—

John 1:15

John testified [repeatedly] about Him and has cried out [testifying officially for the record, with validity and relevance], “This was He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has a higher rank than I and has priority over me, for He existed before me.’”

John 1:26-27

John answered them, “I baptize [only] in water, but among you there stands One whom you do not recognize and of whom you know nothing.

John 1:32-34

John gave [further] evidence [testifying officially for the record, with validity and relevance], saying, “I have seen the Spirit descending as a dove out of heaven, and He remained upon Him.

John 1:36

and he looked at Jesus as He walked along, and said, “Look! The Lamb of God!”

John 3:26-36

So they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi (Teacher), the Man who was with you on the other side of the Jordan [at the Jordan River crossing]—and to whom you have testified—look, He is baptizing too, and everyone is going to Him!”

John 5:33-35

You have sent [an inquiry] to John [the Baptist] and he has testified [as an eyewitness] to the truth.

Ephesians 3:9

and to make plain [to everyone] the plan of the mystery [regarding the uniting of believing Jews and Gentiles into one body] which [until now] was kept hidden through the ages in [the mind of] God who created all things.

1 Timothy 2:4

who wishes all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge and recognition of the [divine] truth.

Titus 2:11

For the [remarkable, undeserved] grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men.

2 Peter 3:9

The Lord does not delay [as though He were unable to act] and is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is [extraordinarily] patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.