Devine Scripture

John 1:8

John chapter 1 · verse 8 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

He was not the light, but came that he might bear witness of the light.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

He was not the light, but came that he might bear witness of the light.

Context

v.7The same came for witness, that he might bear witness of the light, that all might believe through him.

v.8This passage

v.9There was the true light, even the light which lighteth every man, coming into the world.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • John 3:28

    Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but, that I am sent before him.

  • Acts 19:4

    And Paul said, John baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people that they should believe on him that should come after him, that is, on Jesus.

  • John 1:20

    And he confessed, and denied not; and he confessed, I am not the Christ.