John 1:8 - The Scriptures 1998

⁸ He was not that Light, but that he might bear witness of that Light.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁸ He was not the Light himself, but came that he might bear witness regarding the Light.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁸ He was not the light, but came that he might bear witness of the light.

Common English Bible

⁸ He himself wasn’t the light, but his mission was to testify concerning the light.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁸ He was not the Light, but he was to offer testimony about the Light.

John 1:8 Cross References

John 1:20

And he confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Messiah.”

John 1:9

He was the true Light, which enlightens every man, coming into the world.

John 3:28

“You yourselves are witnesses for me that I said, ‘I am not the Messiah but I am sent ahead of Him.’

Acts 19:4

And Sha’ul said, “Yoḥ