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The Mission of a Witness
Scholars emphasize that John the Baptist's sole purpose was to be a "witness." His mission was not to draw attention to himself but to point people to Jesus, who is the "Light." Commentators like Spurgeon and Barnes see this as a model for all Christians: our role is to be heralds who direct others to believe in Christ.
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AT Robertson
On John 1:7
For witness (εις μαρτυριαν). Old word from μαρτυρεω (from μαρτυς), both more common in John's writings than the rest of the N.T. T…
Charles Ellicott
On John 1:7
19th Century
Bishop
For a Witness.—Stress is laid upon the work of John as “witness.” This was generally the object of his coming. It was especially t…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 1:6–7
19th Century
Preacher
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 b…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 1:7
“Witness” (GK 3456) is distinctly a Johannine word. It is especially pertinent in this gospel, which attempts to establish by adequate testimony th…
John Gill
On John 1:7
17th Century
Pastor
The same came for a witness
The end of his being sent, and the design of his coming were,
to bear…
Matthew Henry
On John 1:6–14
17th Century
Minister
John the Baptist came to bear witness concerning Jesus. Nothing more fully shows the darkness of human minds than the fact that when the Light had …