Verse Comparison: John 1:7
American Standard Version
The same came for witness, that he might bear witness of the light, that all might believe through him.
Amplified® Bible
This man came to witness, that he might testify of the Light, that all men might believe in it [adhere to it, trust it, and rely upon it] through him.
Contemporary English Version
who came to tell about the light and to lead all people to have faith.
Darby English Version
He came for witness, that he might witness concerning the light, that all might believe through him.
Good News Bible
who came to tell people about the light, so that all should hear the message and believe.
International Standard Version
He came as a witness to testify about the light, so that all might believe through him.
King James Version
The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.
New American Standard Bible
He came as a witness, to testify about the Light, so that all might believe through him.
New International Version
He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe.
New King James Version
This man came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all through him might believe.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He came as a witness, to testify about the Light, so that all might believe through him.
Young's Literal Translation
this one came for testimony, that he might testify about the Light, that all might believe through him;