John 1:20

New American Bible - revised edition

he admitted and did not deny it, but admitted, “I am not the Messiah.”

Cross References

John 1:8

He was not the light, but came to testify to the light.

Acts 13:25

and as John was completing his course, he would say, ‘What do you suppose that I am? I am not he. Behold, one is coming after me; I am not worthy to unfasten the sandals of his feet.’