7
He came as a witness, to testify about the Light, so that all might believe through him.
8
He was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light.
9This was the true Light that, coming into the world, enlightens every person.
King James Version
Chapter 1
7
The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.
8
He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.
9That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.
Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 1
7
He came as a witness to testify about the light, so that all might believe through him.
8
He was not the light, but he came to testify about the light.
9
The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.
New Living Translation
Chapter 1
7
to tell about the light so that everyone might believe because of his testimony.
8
John himself was not the light; he was simply a witness to tell about the light.
9
The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.
English Standard Version
Chapter 1
7
He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him.
8
He was not the light, but came to bear witness about the light.
9
The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.
New International Version
Chapter 1
7
He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe.
8
He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light.
9
The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.