John 1:8
Not being the light he came to give a witness of it.
John 1:20
He said: I am not the Christ.
John 3:28
You bear witness that I said I am not the Christ. I have been sent before him.
Acts 19:4
Paul said: John baptized with the baptism of repentance. He told the people they should believe in Jesus, the one who came after John.
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Summary
He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.
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That light
John 1:20
He said: I am not the Christ.
John 3:28
You bear witness that I said I am not the Christ. I have been sent before him.
Acts 19:4
Paul said: John baptized with the baptism of repentance. He told the people they should believe in Jesus, the one who came after John.
General references
Mark 11:30
The baptism of John was it from heaven or from men? Give me an answer.
Acts 13:24
Before Jesus came John preached the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.