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John 1:7-9
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
John 1:7-9
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
7 He came for testimony,[a] to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him.(A) 8 He was not the light, but came to testify to the light.(B) 9 The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.(C)
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- 1:7 Testimony: the testimony theme of John is introduced, which portrays Jesus as if on trial throughout his ministry. All testify to Jesus: John the Baptist, the Samaritan woman, scripture, his works, the crowds, the Spirit, and his disciples.
John 1:7-9
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John 1:7-9
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7 He came as a witness to testify(A) concerning that light, so that through him all might believe.(B) 8 He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light.
9 The true light(C) that gives light to everyone(D) was coming into the world.
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