John 1:8
but he came to testify
John 1:20
He did not refuse to answer, but he declared: “I am not the Messiah.”
John 3:28
You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Messiah,
Acts 19:4
Paul said, “John baptized with a baptism of repentance, telling the people that they should believe in the One who would come after him, that is, in Jesus.”
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.
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Bible References
That light
John 1:20
He did not refuse to answer, but he declared: “I am not the Messiah.”
John 3:28
You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Messiah, but I’ve been sent ahead of Him.’
Acts 19:4
Paul said, “John baptized with a baptism of repentance, telling the people that they should believe in the One who would come after him, that is, in Jesus.”
General references
Mark 11:30 Was John’s baptism from heaven or from men? Answer Me.”
Acts 13:24
Before He came to public attention, John had previously proclaimed a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.