John 1:20
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“He did not refuse to confess, but openly declared, “I am not the Christ.””
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BSBPD
“He did not refuse to confess, but openly declared, “I am not the Christ.””
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“And he confessed, and denied not; and he confessed, I am not the Christ.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“and he confessed and did not deny, and confessed--`I am not the Christ.'”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo John 1:20 — 4 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 3:11I baptize you with water for repentance, but after me will come One more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
- Mark 1:7And he began to proclaim: “After me will come One more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie.
- Luke 3:15The people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering in their hearts if John could be the Christ.
- John 3:28You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but am sent ahead of Him.’
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