John 1:20

The Passion Translation

John answered them directly, saying, “I am not the Messiah!”

Cross References

John 1:8

John was not that Light but he came to show who is. For he was merely a messenger to speak the truth about the Light.

Acts 13:25

As John was about to finish his mission, he said repeatedly, ‘If you think that I am the one to come, you’re mistaken. He will come after me, and I don’t even deserve to stoop down and untie his sandals!’