John 1:8

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for John 1:8

BSB
He himself was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light.
AKJV
He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.
CPDV
He was not the Light, but he was to offer testimony about the Light.
ERV
He was not the light, but came that he might bear witness of the light.
NHEB
He was not the light, but was sent that he might testify about the light.
SMT
He was not that Light, but that he might testify for the Light.

Commentary for John 1:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of John 1:8
Summary
Baptist denies being ultimate source
Event
Baptist's self-clarification
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching