John 1:6
John 1:6 in Multiple Translations
There came a man who was sent from God. His name was John.
¶ There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.
There came a man, sent from God, whose name was John.
There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.
God sent a man named John.
There was a man sent from God, whose name was Iohn.
There came a man — having been sent from God — whose name [is] John,
There came a man sent from God, whose name was John.
There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.
There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.
A man whose name was John was sent by God {God sent a man whose name was John}.
One day, God sent a man called John to talk to people.
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Greek Word Reference — John 1:6
Study Notes — John 1:6
- Context
- Cross References
- John 1:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on John 1:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on John 1:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on John 1:6
- Trapp's Commentary on John 1:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on John 1:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on John 1:6
- Cambridge Bible on John 1:6
- Barnes' Notes on John 1:6
- Whedon's Commentary on John 1:6
- Sermons on John 1:6
Context — The Witness of John
6There came a man who was sent from God. His name was John.
7He came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that through him everyone might believe. 8He himself was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Malachi 3:1 | “Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts. |
| 2 | John 3:28 | You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but am sent ahead of Him.’ |
| 3 | Isaiah 40:3–5 | A voice of one calling: “Prepare the way for the LORD in the wilderness; make a straight highway for our God in the desert. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill made low; the uneven ground will become smooth, and the rugged land a plain. And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all humanity together will see it. For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.” |
| 4 | Luke 1:76 | And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for Him, |
| 5 | John 1:33 | 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.’ |
| 6 | Acts 13:24 | Before the arrival of Jesus, John preached a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. |
| 7 | Matthew 11:10 | This is the one about whom it is written: ‘Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way before You.’ |
| 8 | Mark 1:1–8 | This is the beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way.” “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’” John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. People went out to him from all of Jerusalem and the countryside of Judea. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. John was clothed in camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey. And he began to proclaim: “After me will come One more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. I baptize you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. ” |
| 9 | Malachi 4:5–6 | Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD. And he will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers. Otherwise, I will come and strike the land with a curse.” |
| 10 | Matthew 3:1–11 | In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’” John wore a garment of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey. People went out to him from Jerusalem and all Judea and the whole region around the Jordan. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. But when John saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his place of baptism, he said to them, “You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? Produce fruit, then, in keeping with repentance. And do not presume to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham. The axe lies ready at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. I baptize you with water for repentance, but after me will come One more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. |
John 1:6 Summary
[John 1:6 tells us about a man named John who was sent from God. This means that John had a special job to do, which was to tell people about Jesus Christ, the Light of the world (as seen in John 1:4-5). John's role was to prepare people for Jesus' arrival, and he did this by baptizing them and telling them to repent (as seen in Matthew 3:1-6 and Luke 3:1-20). We can learn from John's example by being witnesses for Jesus in our own lives, and by pointing others to Him as the source of true light and life (John 1:4, John 8:12).]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the John mentioned in John 1:6?
The John mentioned in this verse is John the Baptist, who was sent by God to prepare the way for Jesus Christ, as also seen in Matthew 3:1-3 and Luke 1:11-17.
What does it mean that John was 'sent from God'?
Being sent from God implies that John had a divine commission and authority for his ministry, similar to the prophets in the Old Testament, such as Isaiah 6:8 and Jeremiah 1:4-10.
How does John's role relate to Jesus Christ?
John's role was to testify about the Light, which is Jesus Christ, so that people might believe in Him, as stated in John 1:7 and also in John 3:30, where John says he must decrease so that Jesus can increase.
Is John the Baptist the same as John the apostle?
No, John the Baptist and John the apostle are two different individuals, with John the Baptist being the one mentioned in John 1:6, and John the apostle being one of Jesus' twelve apostles, as seen in Matthew 10:2-4 and John 13:23.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be 'sent from God', and how can I apply this concept to my own life and ministry?
- How can I, like John the Baptist, be a witness to the Light of Jesus Christ in my daily interactions with others?
- What are some ways that I can prepare the way for others to encounter Jesus Christ, just as John the Baptist did?
- In what ways can I decrease so that Jesus can increase in my life, just as John the Baptist did in John 3:30?
Gill's Exposition on John 1:6
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on John 1:6
Matthew Poole's Commentary on John 1:6
Trapp's Commentary on John 1:6
Ellicott's Commentary on John 1:6
Adam Clarke's Commentary on John 1:6
Cambridge Bible on John 1:6
Barnes' Notes on John 1:6
Whedon's Commentary on John 1:6
Sermons on John 1:6
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(Europe 2008) Session 1 - a Man Sent From God by B.H. Clendennen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need for a revival in London and the world. He mentions that before the Wesleyan revival, there were no gospel churches in London, but wh |
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John Baptist , the Fire of God - Part 2 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the experience of conviction and the response it elicits from individuals. The sermon emphasizes the need for personal introspection and a |
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This Way to Happiness: What to Do Until the King Comes by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the progression of human history as depicted in the book of Daniel. He explains that society is deteriorating and becoming weaker over time. |
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Lost Dimension in Christian Living by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher challenges the audience to reflect on their personal relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of worshiping God and the cost it may require, |
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Knowing the Lord by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the problem of religious people who attend church and listen to teachings but do not have a heart to obey God. He emphasizes that many people |
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Baptism of Suffering by Edgar F. Parkyns | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the words of John the Baptist as recorded in Luke 3:16. John declares that there is someone mightier than him who will baptize with the Holy |
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The Rock by John Rhys Watkins | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of a man who cannot cope with normality and is hiding under a tree and in a cave. God has to come and shake him out of his fear. Th |






