John 1:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for John 1:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
John 1:8 is a verse from the book of John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
John 1:8 — KJV
“He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.”
— John 1:8 (KJV)
John 1:8 in Context — About the Book of John
John is the Gospel of belief — written so that you may believe Jesus is the Son of God and have life in His name. Seven I AM declarations, seven signs, and the Bible's most loved verse all live here, alongside Jesus' longest recorded prayer in chapter 17.
Cross-References for John 1:8
“Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him.”
Shares key themes with John 1:8: sent, bear, witness
“But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me.”
Shares key themes with John 1:8: sent, bear, witness
“I am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me.”
Shares key themes with John 1:8: sent, bear, witness
“As soon as the morning was light, the men were sent away, they and their asses.”
Shares key themes with John 1:8: light, sent
“Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.”
Shares key themes with John 1:8: bear, witness
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