Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

General references

Bible References

That light

John 1:20
He said quite openly and straightforwardly, I am not the Christ.
John 3:28
You yourselves give witness that I said, I am not the Christ. What I said was, I am sent before the Christ.
Acts 19:4
And Paul said, John gave a baptism which goes with a change of heart, saying to the people that they were to have faith in him who was coming after him, that is, in Jesus.

General references

Mark 11:30
The baptism of John, was it from heaven or from men? give me an answer.
Acts 13:24
For whose coming John made ready the way by preaching to all the people of Israel the baptism which goes with a change of heart.

Basic English, produced by Mr C. K. Ogden of the Orthological Institute - public domain