John 1:8 NIV: He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light.

John 1:8

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New International Version (© 2011)
He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light.

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

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

Young's Literal Translation
that one was not the Light, but -- that he might testify about the Light.

that light.

John 1:20 He did not fail to confess, but confessed freely, "I am not the Messiah."

John 1:9 The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.