John 1:8 He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. The brightest light which the hand of man can enkindle is instantly paled when the sun shineth in his strength. Beautiful indeed is that secondary light when shining alone, and not beautiful only, but precious, exceedingly to men who without it would be in darkness; yet, could it speak, it would say, "I am but a spark of another fire; your admiration of my splendour will cease when you see the sun." Such is the speech of the most luminous men. Our light is lunar, not solar, or solar only because Christ is in us; and according to the measure of our capacity He sheds His glory through our life. (J. Parker, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.WEB: He was not the light, but was sent that he might testify about the light. |
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