John 1:20

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

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

Cross References

John 1:8

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

Acts 13:25

As John was completing his ministry he said [to the great crowds], ‘Who do you people think I am? [No], I am not the Messiah. But look, Someone is coming [to Israel] after [I complete] my mission whose sandal straps I am not even worthy to unfasten.’