He himself was not the light, but he came to witness to the light.
John declared plainly and clearly without hesitation, “I am not the Messiah.”
The true light was coming into the world to give light to everyone.
“You yourselves can testify that I declared, ‘I'm not the Messiah. I've been sent to prepare his way.’
“John baptized with the baptism of repentance,” said Paul. He told the people that they should trust in the one who would come after him—that is, they should trust in Jesus.