John 1:8

Contemporary English Version 1995

John wasn't this light. He came only to tell about the light.

Cross References

John 3:28

You surely remember how I told you that I am not the Messiah. I am only the one sent ahead of him.

Acts 19:4

Paul replied, “John baptized people so they would turn to God. But he also told them someone else was coming, and they should put their faith in him. Jesus is the one that John was talking about.”

John 1:9

The true light that shines on everyone was coming into the world.