He was not this Light, but was sent in order to testify concerning the Light.
He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.”
The true Light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.
You yourselves bear witness of me, that I said, ‘I am not the Christ,’ but ‘I have been sent before Him.’
Paul said, “John indeed baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people that they should believe in the One coming after him, that is, in Christ Jesus.”