John 1:20

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for John 1:20

BSB

He did not refuse to confess, but openly declared, "I am not the Christ."

AKJV

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

CPDV

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

ERV

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

NHEB

And he confessed, and did not deny, but he confessed, "I am not the Christ."

SMT

And he acknowledged, and denied not; and he acknowledged, That I am not the Christ.

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 1:20

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Commentary for John 1:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of John 1:20

Summary

John clearly denies being the Messiah

Place

Jerusalem

Event

John denies Messianic identity

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD