John 1:7

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Summary

John 1:7

The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.

A witness

That

General references

Mark 11:30

Acts 13:24

Bible References

A witness

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?”

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!”

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

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].”

That

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

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.

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

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

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.

General references

Was the baptism of John [the Baptist] from heaven [that is, ordained by God] or from men? Answer Me.”

Before His coming John [the Baptist] had preached a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.