Cross references

John 1:7

He came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that through him everyone might believe.

John 1:7 BSB

John 1:7 has 14 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 14 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Acts 19:4 (18 votes) and John 1:12 (11 votes). 36 other verses point back to it. It links with 16 other books, from Exodus 37 to 1 John 1.

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Which verses does John 1:7 point to?

Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.

  1. Acts 19:418 votes

    Paul explained: “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the One coming after him, that is, in Jesus.”

  2. John 1:1211 votes

    But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God—

  3. Then John testified, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove and resting on Him. I myself did not know Him, but the One who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit descend and rest is He who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ …

  4. John 1:3611 votes

    When he saw Jesus walking by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!”

  5. You have sent to John, and he has testified to the truth. Even though I do not accept human testimony, I say these things so that you may be saved. …

  6. John 1:910 votes

    The true Light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.

  7. “I baptize with water,” John replied, “but among you stands One you do not know. He is the One who comes after me, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.”

  8. So John’s disciples came to him and said, “Look, Rabbi, the One who was with you beyond the Jordan, the One you testified about—He is baptizing, and everyone is going to Him.” John replied, “A man can receive only what is given him from heaven. …

  9. The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.

  10. Titus 2:118 votes

    For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.

  11. John 1:156 votes

    John testified concerning Him. He cried out, saying, “This is He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.’”

  12. John 1:194 votes

    And this was John’s testimony when the Jews of Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him, “Who are you?”

Which verses point to John 1:7?

The 10 strongest of 36.