John 1:8 - Amplified Bible - AMP - John was not the Light,

John was not the Light, but came to testify about the Light.

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NLT John 1:8John himself was not the light; he was simply a witness to tell about the light.

KJV John 1:8He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.

CSB John 1:8He was not the light, but he came to testify about the light.

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