Parallel Verses
Worrell New Testament
The same came for a testimony, that he might testify concerning the Light, that all might believe through him.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.
Holman Bible
to testify about the light,
so that all might believe through him.
International Standard Version
He came as a witness to testify about the light, so that all might believe because of him.
A Conservative Version
This man came for testimony so that he might testify about the light, so that all might believe through him.
American Standard Version
The same came for witness, that he might bear witness of the light, that all might believe through him.
Amplified
This man came as a witness, to testify about the Light, so that all might believe [in Christ, the Light] through him.
An Understandable Version
He came to be a witness, so that he might testify concerning that Light, so that all people would believe [in Jesus] through him [i.e., through his testimony. See Acts 19:4].
Anderson New Testament
This man came as a witness, to testify of the Light, that all through him might believe.
Bible in Basic English
He came for witness, to give witness about the light, so that all men might have faith through him.
Common New Testament
He came for a witness, to bear witness of the light, that all might believe through him.
Daniel Mace New Testament
he came as a witness, to represent what he knew of the light, that by his means all might be convinc'd.
Darby Translation
He came for witness, that he might witness concerning the light, that all might believe through him.
Godbey New Testament
The same came for a witness, that he might bear witness concerning the light, in order that all through him might believe.
Goodspeed New Testament
He came to give testimony, to testify to the light, so that everyone might come to believe in it through him.
John Wesley New Testament
to testify of the light, that all thro' it might believe.
Julia Smith Translation
This came for testimony, that he might testify concerning the Light, that all might believe through him.
King James 2000
The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.
Lexham Expanded Bible
This one came for a witness, in order that he could testify about the light, so that all would believe through him.
Modern King James verseion
This one came as a witness, to bear witness concerning the Light, so that all might believe through him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The same came as a witness, to bear witness of the light, that all men through him might believe.
Moffatt New Testament
he came for the purpose of witnessing, to bear testimony to the Light, so that all men might believe by means of him.
Montgomery New Testament
He came as a witness, that he might bear testimony concerning the Light??o that all men might believe through him.
NET Bible
He came as a witness to testify about the light, so that everyone might believe through him.
New Heart English Bible
He came as a witness to testify about the light, that all might believe through him.
Noyes New Testament
He came as a witness, to bear witness of the light, that through him all might believe.
Sawyer New Testament
This man came for a testimony, to testify of the light, that all might believe through him.
The Emphasized Bible
The same, came, for a witness, That he might bear witness, concerning the light, that, all, might believe, through him.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
He came for a witness, that he might bear testimony concerning the Light, that all men through him might believe.
Twentieth Century New Testament
He came as a witness--to bear witness to the Light that through him all men might believe.
Webster
The same came for a witness, to bear testimony of the Light, that all men through him might believe.
Weymouth New Testament
He came as a witness, in order that he might give testimony concerning the Light--so that all might believe through him.
Williams New Testament
He came for the purpose of testifying, to testify to the light, so that everyone through him might come to believe.
World English Bible
The same came as a witness, that he might testify about the light, that all might believe through him.
Worsley New Testament
this man came for witness, that he might testify concerning the light, that through him all might believe.
Youngs Literal Translation
this one came for testimony, that he might testify about the Light, that all might believe through him;
Themes
Creation » Everything being created by the word of God (jesus Christ)
Faith » Promises to those who exercise » Aids to
Jesus Christ » History of » John's testimony concerning him
John the baptist » John the baptist being sent to prepare the way for jesus Christ
Rebirth/being born again » Who is born of God
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Who did not receive jesus Christ
The word of God » Jesus Christ being the word of God
Interlinear
Houtos
Martureo
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References
Word Count of 37 Translations in John 1:7
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Prologue To John's Gospel
6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 The same came for a testimony, that he might testify concerning the Light, that all might believe through him. 8 He was not the Light; but he came, that he might testify concerning the Light.
Cross References
John 1:19
And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent forth priests and Levites from Jerusalem, to ask him, "Who are you?"
Acts 19:4
And Paul said, "John immersed with an immersion of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him coming after him; that is, on Jesus."
John 1:9
He was the true Light That lighteth every man coming into the world.
John 1:12
But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those believing in His name;
John 1:15
John testifies concerning Him, and has cried, saying, "This was He of Whom I said, 'He That cometh after me hath become before me, because He was before me;'"
John 1:26-27
John answered them, saying, "I immerse in water: in your midst standeth One Whom ye know not??27 the One coming after me, the latchet of Whose sandal I am not worthy to unloose."
John 1:32-34
And John testified, saying, "I have beheld the Spirit descending as a dove out of Heaven, and He abode upon Him.
John 1:36
and, looking upon Jesus as He was walking, says, "Behold, the Lamb of God!"
John 3:26-36
And they came to John, and said to him, "Rabbi, He Who was with you beyond the Jordan, to Whom you have borne testimony, behold, He is immersing, and all are coming to Him."
John 5:33-35
Ye have sent to John, and he has testified to the truth.
Ephesians 3:9
and to plainly show what is the dispensation of the mystery which from the ages has been hidden away in God, Who made all things;
1 Timothy 2:4
Who wisheth all men to be saved, and to come into a full knowledge of truth.
Titus 2:11
For the salvation-imparting grace of God appeared to all men,
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slow respecting the promise, as some account slowness; but He is long-suffering toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.