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John 1:8
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John 1:8
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He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light.
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John 1:8 in Other Translations
KJV
8
He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.
ESV
8
He was not the light, but came to bear witness about the light.
NLT
8
John himself was not the light; he was simply a witness to tell about the light.
MSG
8
John was not himself the Light; he was there to show the way to the Light.
CSB
8
He was not the light, but he came to testify about the light.
John 1:8 In-Context
6
There was a man sent from God whose name was John.
7
He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe.
8
He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light.
9
The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.
10
He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him.
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