John 1:20

And he confessed it and did not deny it; and what he confessed was: “I am not the Christ.”

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

19And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to him, so that they might ask him, “Who are you?”

21And they questioned him: “Then what are you? Are you Elijah?” And he said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” And he answered, “No.”

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Cross References

Mark 1:7And he preached, saying: “One stronger than me comes after me. I am not worthy to reach down and loosen the laces of his shoes.

John 3:28You yourselves offer testimony for me that I said, ‘I am not the Christ,’ but that I have been sent before him.

Matthew Henry on John 1:20-29

John's Testimony to Christ; John Examined by the Priests. 19 And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou? 20 And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ. 21 And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No. 22 Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself? 23 He said, I am the voice of one… Read the whole commentary →

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