John 1:8
He was not the light; he came to testify to the light.
John 3:28
You will bear me witness that I said, 'I am not the Christ; I have been sent in advance of him.'
Acts 19:4
"John's baptism was a baptism in token of repentance," said Paul, "and he told the people to believe in him who was to follow him, that is, in Jesus."
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He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.
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That light
John 3:28
You will bear me witness that I said, 'I am not the Christ; I have been sent in advance of him.'
Acts 19:4
"John's baptism was a baptism in token of repentance," said Paul, "and he told the people to believe in him who was to follow him, that is, in Jesus."
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Mark 11:30
Was John's baptism from heaven or from men? Answer me."
Acts 13:24
in preparation for whose coming John had preached to all the people of Israel baptism in token of repentance.