John 1:8

He was not the Light, but he existed that he might give testimony concerning the Light.

He avowed--he did not conceal the truth, but avowed, "I am not the Christ."

You yourselves can bear witness to my having said, 'I am not the Christ,' but 'I am His appointed forerunner.'

"John," he said, "administered a baptism of repentance, bidding the people believe on One who was to come after him; namely, on Jesus."

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

He avowed--he did not conceal the truth, but avowed, "I am not the Christ."

You yourselves can bear witness to my having said, 'I am not the Christ,' but 'I am His appointed forerunner.'

"John," he said, "administered a baptism of repentance, bidding the people believe on One who was to come after him; namely, on Jesus."

John's Baptism--was it of Heavenly or of human origin? Answer me."

Before the coming of Jesus, John had proclaimed to all the people of Israel a baptism of repentance.