John 1:8
He himself was not the light, but he came to witness to the light.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.
In Context
7He came as a witness to explain about the light so that everyone might believe through him.
9The true light was coming into the world to give light to everyone.
Cross References
John 1:20John declared plainly and clearly without hesitation, “I am not the Messiah.”
Acts 19:4“John baptized with the baptism of repentance,” said Paul. He told the people that they should trust in the one who would come after him—that is, they should trust in Jesus.
Matthew Henry on John 1:7-15
The Testimony of John Baptist; Christ's Incarnation. 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. 8 He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. 9 That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. 10 He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. 11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not. 12 But as many as… Read the whole commentary →