John 1:8

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

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

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

The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.

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

Paul said, “John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, in Jesus.”