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John 1:8 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for John 1:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 1 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.”
John 1:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 1:8
The emphatic negative 'ouk en ekeinos to phos' (He was NOT that Light) guards against elevating John too highly. The Baptist had significant following; some even wondered if he was the Messiah (Luke 3:15). John's role was to 'bear witness of that Light' (hina martyrese peri tou photos). The distinction between Christ and His witnesses remains crucial—no matter how powerful the preacher, the message always transcends the messenger. True ministers decrease that Christ might increase (John 3:30).
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 1:8
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“and didn't deny”
“'I am not the Christ”
“John indeed baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe in the one who would come after him, that is, in Jesus.”