Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. New Living Translation John himself was not the light; he was simply a witness to tell about the light. English Standard Version He was not the light, but came to bear witness about the light. Berean Standard Bible He himself was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light. Berean Literal Bible He was not the Light, but came that he might witness concerning the Light. King James Bible He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. New King James Version He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. New American Standard Bible He was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light. NASB 1995 He was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light. NASB 1977 He was not the light, but came that he might bear witness of the light. Legacy Standard Bible He was not the Light, but he came to bear witness about the Light. Amplified Bible John was not the Light, but came to testify about the Light. Christian Standard Bible He was not the light, but he came to testify about the light. Holman Christian Standard Bible He was not the light, but he came to testify about the light. American Standard Version He was not the light, but came that he might bear witness of the light. Contemporary English Version John wasn't this light. He came only to tell about the light. English Revised Version He was not the light, but came that he might bear witness of the light. GOD'S WORD® Translation John was not the light, but he came to declare the truth about the light. Good News Translation He himself was not the light; he came to tell about the light. International Standard Version John was not the light, but he came to testify about the light. Majority Standard Bible He himself was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light. NET Bible He himself was not the light, but he came to testify about the light. New Heart English Bible He was not the light, but was sent that he might testify about the light. Webster's Bible Translation He was not that Light, but was sent to bear testimony of that Light. Weymouth New Testament He was not the Light, but he existed that he might give testimony concerning the Light. World English Bible He was not the light, but was sent that he might testify about the light. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthat one was not the Light, but—that he might testify about the Light. Berean Literal Bible He was not the Light, but came that he might witness concerning the Light. Young's Literal Translation that one was not the Light, but -- that he might testify about the Light. Smith's Literal Translation He was not that Light, but that he might testify for the Light. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe was not the light, but was to give testimony of the light. Catholic Public Domain Version He was not the Light, but he was to offer testimony about the Light. New American Bible He was not the light, but came to testify to the light. New Revised Standard Version He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe was not the light, but to testify concerning the light. Aramaic Bible in Plain English He was not The Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentHe was not the Light; but he came to testify of the Light. Godbey New Testament He was not the light, but came that he might bear witness concerning the light. Haweis New Testament He was not the Light, but sent that he should bear testimony concerning the Light. Mace New Testament he was not that Light, but was sent to testify of that light. Weymouth New Testament He was not the Light, but he existed that he might give testimony concerning the Light. Worrell New Testament He was not the Light; but he came, that he might testify concerning the Light. Worsley New Testament He was not that light, but was sent to bear witness of the light. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Witness of John…7He came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that through him everyone might believe. 8He himself was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light. 9The true Light who gives light to every man was coming into the world.… Cross References John 5:33-35 You have sent to John, and he has testified to the truth. / Even though I do not accept human testimony, I say these things so that you may be saved. / John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light. John 3:28 You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but am sent ahead of Him.’ Matthew 3:11 I baptize you with water for repentance, but after me will come One more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. Luke 3:15-16 The people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering in their hearts if John could be the Christ. / John answered all of them: “I baptize you with water, but One more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. Acts 19:4 Paul explained: “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the One coming after him, that is, in Jesus.” John 1:6-7 There came a man who was sent from God. His name was John. / He came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that through him everyone might believe. John 1:15 John testified concerning Him. He cried out, saying, “This is He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.’” John 1:19-23 And this was John’s testimony when the Jews of Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him, “Who are you?” / He did not refuse to confess, but openly declared, “I am not the Christ.” / “Then who are you?” they inquired. “Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.” ... John 1:29-34 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! / This is He of whom I said, ‘A man who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.’ / I myself did not know Him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that He might be revealed to Israel.” ... John 1:35-37 The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. / When he saw Jesus walking by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” / And when the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. Malachi 3:1 “Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts. Isaiah 40:3 A voice of one calling: “Prepare the way for the LORD in the wilderness; make a straight highway for our God in the desert. Matthew 11:10-11 This is the one about whom it is written: ‘Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way before You.’ / Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has risen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet even the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. Mark 1:2-4 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way.” / “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’” / John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Luke 1:76-77 And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for Him, / to give to His people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, Treasury of Scripture He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. that light. John 1:20 And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ. John 3:28 Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him. Acts 19:4 Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. Jump to Previous Bear Existed Light Testify Testimony WitnessJump to Next Bear Existed Light Testify Testimony WitnessJohn 1 1. The divinity, humanity, office, and incarnation of Jesus Christ.15. The testimony of John. 39. The calling of Simon and Andrew, Philip and Nathanael He himself This phrase refers to John the Baptist, emphasizing his distinct identity and role. In the Greek, "αὐτός" (autos) is used, which can mean "he," "she," or "it," depending on the context. Here, it underscores John's individuality and his specific mission. Historically, John the Baptist was a well-known figure, and his ministry was pivotal in preparing the way for Jesus. His unique calling was to be a forerunner, not the focal point of the message. was not the Light but he came to testify about the Light Parallel Commentaries ... Greek He himselfἐκεῖνος (ekeinos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1565: That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. was ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. not οὐκ (ouk) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Light, φῶς (phōs) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 5457: Light, a source of light, radiance. From an obsolete phao; luminousness. but ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. he came to testify μαρτυρήσῃ (martyrēsē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3140: To witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good report. From martus; to be a witness, i.e. Testify. about περὶ (peri) Preposition Strong's 4012: From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Light. φωτός (phōtos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 5457: Light, a source of light, radiance. From an obsolete phao; luminousness. 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