Charles Spurgeon Commentary John 1:6-7

"There came a man, sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for witness, that he might bear witness of the light, that all might believe through him." — John 1:6-7 (ASV)

There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.

That is our business, too. We who are ministers sent from God bear witness of the Light, that all people through him may believe. Oh, how often we go home, and cry, Who hath believed our report?

We do not ask you to believe in us; no, but in our Master, whose heralds we are. If we can lead you to faith in him, we shall be glad indeed; but, if not, we will sorrow because we have missed our mark, and failed in our purpose.