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 confessed, he did not deny, but confessed, "I am not the Christ."
John 3:28
You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, 'I am not the Christ,' but I have been sent before him.
Acts 19:4
Paul said, "John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was coming after him, that is, in Jesus."
General references
Mark 11:30
The baptism of Johnwas it from heaven or from men? Answer me."
Acts 13:24
Before his coming John had preached a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.