John 1:8
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John was not himself the Light; he was there to show the way to the Light.
Copyright 2005 Eugene H. Peterson.
In other versions
ESVEnglish Standard Version
He was not the light, but came to bear witness about the light.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
He was not the light, but he came to testify about the light.
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NLTNew Living Translation
John himself was not the light; he was simply a witness to tell about the light.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
That one was not the light, but came in order that he could testify about the light.
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KJV 1900King James Version
He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.
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