John 1:20

Plain English Version

John told them straight. He said, “I am not the Christ, the special man that God promised to send to save his people.”

Cross References

John 1:8

John was not that real light, but he came to tell people about that light. The real light was coming into the world. That light was going to shine in the darkness so that everyone could see God.

Acts 13:25

And John said, ‘Who do you reckon I am? Do you think I’m that special man that God promised to send to save his people? No way. He will come later. I am nothing. I’m not good enough to touch his feet or untie his shoes.’ That’s what John told everyone when he was finishing his work.