John 1:8

Weymouth NT

He was not the Light, but he existed that he might give testimony concerning the Light.

See the chapter Copy

He avowed–he did not conceal the truth, but avowed, »I am not the Christ.«

The true Light was that which illumines every man by its coming into the world.

You yourselves can bear witness to my having said, `I am not the Christ,' but `I am His appointed forerunner.'

»John,« he said, »administered a baptism of repentance, bidding the people believe on One who was to come after him; namely, on Jesus.«