John was not the Light. But John came to tell people about the Light.
John 1:20 - Easy To Read Version John spoke freely. John did not refuse to answer. John said clearly, “I am not the Christ. {\cf2\super [10]} ” That is what John told people. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He confessed (admitted the truth) and did not try to conceal it, but acknowledged, I am not the Christ! American Standard Version (1901) And he confessed, and denied not; and he confessed, I am not the Christ. Common English Bible John confessed (he didn’t deny but confessed), “I’m not the Christ.” Catholic Public Domain Version And he confessed it and did not deny it; and what he confessed was: "I am not the Christ." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And he confessed, and did not deny: and he confessed: I am not the Christ. |
John was not the Light. But John came to tell people about the Light.
When John was finishing his work, he said, ‘Who do you think I am? I am not the Christ. {\cf2\super [266]} He is coming later. I am not worthy to untie his shoes.’