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 can testify that I said, 'I am not the Christ,' but rather, 'I have been sent before him.'
Acts 19:4
Paul said, "John baptized with a baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, in Jesus."
General references
Mark 11:30
John's baptism -- was it from heaven or from people? Answer me."
Acts 13:24
Before Jesus arrived, John had proclaimed a baptism for repentance to all the people of Israel.