John 1:8

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

He was not the Light, but he came to bear witness to the Light.

Cross References

John 1:20

He confessed and did not deny it, he confessed--"I am not the Christ."

John 1:9

That was the True Light which enlightens every man coming into the world.

John 3:28

You are yourselves witnesses that I said 'I am not the Christ,' but 'I have been sent before him as a Messenger.'

Acts 19:4

"John's baptism was a baptism upon repentance," rejoined Paul, "and John told the people (speaking of the 'One Coming; after him) that they should believe in him--that is in Jesus."