John 1:8

that one was not the Light, but — that he might testify about the Light.

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

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

In Context

7this one came for testimony, that he might testify about the Light, that all might believe through him;

9He was the true Light, which doth enlighten every man, coming to the world;

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Cross References

John 1:20and he confessed and did not deny, and confessed — 'I am not the Christ.'

Acts 19:4And Paul said, 'John, indeed, did baptize with a baptism of reformation, saying to the people that in him who is coming after him they should believe — that is, in the Christ — 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 →

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