John spoke freely. John did not refuse to answer. John said clearly, “I am not the Christ. {\cf2\super [10]} ” That is what John told people.
John was not the Light. But John came to tell people about the Light.
When John was finishing his work, he said, ‘Who do you think I am? I am not the Christ. {\cf2\super [266]} He is coming later. I am not worthy to untie his shoes.’