He was not that Light, but was sent so that he might testify concerning the Light.
He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, "I am not the Messiah."
That was the true Light which lightens every man coming into the world.
You yourselves bear witness that I said, 'I am not the Christ,' but, 'I have been sent before Him.'
But Paul said, "John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe in the One coming after him, that is, in Christ Jesus."