John 1:8 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

He himself was not that Light, but came [only] to testify concerning that Light.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

He was not the Light himself, but came that he might bear witness regarding the Light.

American Standard Version (1901)

He was not the light, but came that he might bear witness of the light.

Common English Bible

He himself wasn’t the light, but his mission was to testify concerning the light.

Catholic Public Domain Version

He was not the Light, but he was to offer testimony about the Light.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

He was not the light, but was to give testimony of the light.

John 1:8 Cross References

John 1:20

Then he declared openly, without denying it, “I am not the Christ [i.e., God’s specially chosen one].”

John 1:9

[Now] the true Light, who enlightens all mankind, was [indeed] coming into the world [i.e., to earth].

John 3:28

You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Christ [i.e., God’s specially chosen one] but [rather] that I was sent [by God] ahead of Him.’

Acts 19:4

Paul [then] said, “John immersed people who [demonstrated their] repentance, telling them they must believe in Jesus, the One who would come after him.”