John 1:8

New International Reader's Version

John himself was not the light. He came only as a witness to the light.

Cross References

John 1:20

He did not try to hide the truth. He spoke to them openly. He said, “I am not the Messiah.”

John 1:9

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

John 3:28

You yourselves are witnesses that I said, ‘I am not the Messiah. I was sent ahead of him.’

Acts 19:4

Paul said, “John baptized people, calling them to turn away from their sins. He told them to believe in the one who was coming after him. Jesus is that one.”