John 1:8

English Standard Version 2016

He was not the light, but came to bear witness about the light.

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He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.”

You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but I have been sent before him.’

And Paul said, “John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, Jesus.”

The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.