The next day again John was standing with two of his disciples [followers], and he looked at Jesus as he walked by and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God!” The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. Jesus turned and saw them following and said to them, “What are you seeking?” And they said to him, “Rabbi” (which means Teacher), “where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come and you will see.” So they came and saw where he was staying, and they stayed with him that day, for it was about the tenth hour. (John 1:35-39).
To “bear witness” is one who tells what he sees and knows to be true. When he gives his report of the truth, he testifies or gives testimony. John the Baptizer was such a witness (John 1:7). He said, “… I have seen and have borne witness that this is the Son of God (John 1:34). John, when he saw Jesus, told the people, “Behold! Look!” So they too became eyewitnesses. Two of John’s followers wanted to know Jesus better. They had the same problem that any ordinary person has. How does a common person stand before a King?