John 1:8

New Living Translation

John himself was not the light; he was simply a witness to tell about the light.

Cross References

John 1:20

He came right out and said, “I am not the Messiah.”

John 1:9

The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.

John 3:28

You yourselves know how plainly I told you, ‘I am not the Messiah. I am only here to prepare the way for him.’

Acts 19:4

Paul said, “John’s baptism called for repentance from sin. But John himself told the people to believe in the one who would come later, meaning Jesus.”