John 1:8

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

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

Cross References

John 1:20

He confessed (admitted the truth) and did not try to conceal it, but acknowledged, I am not the Christ!

John 1:9

There it was–the true Light [was then] coming into the world [the genuine, perfect, steadfast Light] that illumines every person. [Isa. 49:6.]

John 3:28

You yourselves are my witnesses [you personally bear me out] that I stated, I am not the Christ (the Anointed One, the Messiah), but I have [only] been sent before Him [in advance of Him, to be His appointed forerunner, His messenger, His announcer]. [Mal. 3:1.]

Acts 19:4

And Paul said, John baptized with the baptism of repentance, continually telling the people that they should believe in the One Who was to come after him, that is, in Jesus [having a conviction full of joyful trust that He is Christ, the Messiah, and being obedient to Him].