John 1:6

King James Version (public domain)

Traditionally attributed to John · 1st century AD · One of the twelve apostles of Jesus; the "beloved disciple"

There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.

Context

4In him was life; and the life was the light of men.

5And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.

6There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.

7The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.

8He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.