He was not the light, but he came to bear witness concerning the light.
John 1:20 - Tree of Life Version He openly admitted and did not deny; he admitted, “I am not the Messiah.” 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. |
He was not the light, but he came to bear witness concerning the light.
As John was completing his service, he said, ‘What do you suppose me to be? I am not He. But behold, One is coming after me, whose sandal I’m not worthy to untie.’