John 1:8
He was not that light, but was sent to bear witness of the light.
John 1:20
he confessed, and denied not; but declared openly, I am not the Christ.
John 3:28
Ye your selves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but am sent before Him.
Acts 19:4
Then said Paul, John indeed baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people, that they should believe in Him that was coming after him, that is, in Christ 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 1:20
he confessed, and denied not; but declared openly, I am not the Christ.
John 3:28
Ye your selves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but am sent before Him.
Acts 19:4
Then said Paul, John indeed baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people, that they should believe in Him that was coming after him, that is, in Christ Jesus.
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Mark 11:30
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men? answer me.
Acts 13:24
John having preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.