New Testament · SCRIPTURE
John 1:8
Compare this verse across Bible translations. BLB includes New Testament text only (publisher draft).
Berean Standard Bible
He himself was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light.
King James Version
He was not that Light, but [was sent] to bear witness of that Light.
World English Bible
He was not the light, but was sent that he might testify about the light.
American Standard Version
He was not the light, but [came] that he might bear witness of the light.
Berean Literal Bible
That [one] was not the Light, but [it is] so that he might testify about the Light.
READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
John 1
6 There came a man who was sent from God. His name was John.
7 He came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that through him everyone might believe.
8 He himself was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light.
9 The true Light, who 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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