he came as a witness, to represent what he knew of the light, that by his means all might be convinc'd.

I knew him not: but therefore am I come baptizing with water, that he might be manifest to Israel.

for God sent not his son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

they said this only to ensnare him, that they might have some accusation against him. but Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground.

it was not for any sin of his, said Jesus, or of his parents: but that the works of God might be displayed thro' him.

the thief comes only to steal, to kill, and destroy: but I am come that they might have life, and have it with all its advantages.

when Jesus heard that, he said, the disease is not to be mortal, but is design'd for the glory of God, that the son of God might be glorified thereby.

I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me, might not abide in darkness.

for I have given you example, that you might behave to one another, as I have to you.

These things have I spoken to you, that you might have some present comfort, and that hereafter your joy might be compleat.

these things I have appriz'd you of, that ye might repose your confidence in me. the world shall give you trouble: but take courage, I have overcome the world.

for thou hast given him power over all men, that he might give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.

and for their sakes I consecrate myself, that they also might be consecrated by the truth.

after this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be be fulfilled, said, I thirst.

Now for fear the bodies should remain upon the cross on the sabbath-day, for it was then the eve of the pascal-sabbath, a day of high solemnity, the Jews desired Pilate that their legs might be broke, and that they might be taken away.

but these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Messias, the son of God, and that believing ye might have life through his name.