John 1:8

Good News Translation (US Version)

He himself was not the light; he came to tell about the light.

Cross References

John 1:20

John did not refuse to answer, but spoke out openly and clearly, saying: “I am not the Messiah.”

John 3:28

You yourselves are my witnesses that I said, ‘I am not the Messiah, but I have been sent ahead of him.’

Acts 19:4

Paul said, “The baptism of John was for those who turned from their sins; and he told the people of Israel to believe in the one who was coming after him—that is, in Jesus.”

John 1:9

This was the real light—the light that comes into the world and shines on all people.