John 1:8

He was not that Light, but [was sent] to bear witness of that Light.

He was {G2258} not {G3756} that {G1565} Light {G5457}, but {G235} was sent to {G2443} bear witness {G3140} of {G4012} that Light {G5457}.

He himself was not that light; no, he came to bear witness concerning the light.

He himself was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light.

He was not the light, but came that he might bear witness of the light.

Commentary

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Cross-References

  • John 1:20 (13 votes)

    And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ.

  • John 3:28 (10 votes)

    Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him.

  • Acts 19:4 (9 votes)

    Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.