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John 1:8
He was not the light, but was sent that he might testify about the light.
John 1:8 · World English Bible
John 1:8 in other translations
He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.
He himself was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light.
He was not the light, but was sent that he might testify about the light.
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In context
5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness hasn’t overcome it.
6 There came a man sent from God, whose name was John.
7 The same came as a witness, that he might testify about the light, that all might believe through him.
8 He was not the light, but was sent that he might testify about the light.
9 The true light that enlightens everyone was coming into the world.
10 He was in the world, and the world was made through him, and the world didn’t recognize him.
11 He came to his own, and those who were his own didn’t receive him.
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