John 1:7
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He came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that through him everyone might believe.
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through him--John.
Open source ↗The scope and design of this chapter is to confirm our faith in Christ as the eternal Son of God, and the true Messiah and Saviour of the world, that we may be brought to receive him, and rely upon him, as our Prophet, Priest, and King, and to give up ourselves to be ruled, and taught, and saved by him. In order to this, we have here, I. An account given of him by the inspired penman himself, fairly laying down, in the beginning, what he designed his whole book should be the proof of (Joh 1:1-5); and again (Joh 1:10-14); and again, (Joh 1:16-18). II. The testimony of John Baptist concerning him (Joh 1:6-9, and Joh 1:15); but most fully and particularly (v. 19-37). III. His own manifestation of himself to Andrew and Peter (Joh 1:38-42), to Philip and Nathanael (Joh 1:43-51).
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Paul 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.”
When he saw Jesus walking by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!”
But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God—
The true Light who gives light to every man was coming into the world.
The 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.
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.
who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
John 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.’”
and to illuminate for everyone the stewardship of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things.
And this was John’s testimony when the Jews of Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him, “Who are you?”