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

When the Jews sent some Priests and Levites to John from Jerusalem, to ask--"Who are you?", his statement was this:

And the disciples came to John and said: "Rabbi, the man who was with you on the other side of the Jordan, and to whom you have yourself borne testimony--he, also, is baptizing, and everybody is going to him."

You have yourselves sent to John, and he as testified to the Truth.

"John's baptism was a baptism upon repentance," rejoined Paul, "and John told the people (speaking of the 'One Coming; after him) that they should believe in him--that is in Jesus."

That

That was the True Light which enlightens every man coming into the world.

And to make clear what is God's way of working out that hidden purpose which from the first has been concealed in the mind of the Creator of all things;

whose will is that every one should be saved, and attain to a full knowledge of the Truth.

For the loving-kindness of God has been revealed, bringing Salvation for all;

The Lord is not slow to fulfil his promise, as some count slowness; but he is forbearing with you, as it is not his will that any of you should perish, but that all should be brought to repentance.

General references

It is about John's baptism. Was it of divine or human origin? Answer me that."

John having first proclaimed, before the appearance of Jesus, a baptism upon repentance for all the people of Israel.