He did not refuse to confess, but openly declared, "I am not the Christ." Cross References Luke 3:15 The people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering in their hearts if John could be the Christ. John 1:8 He himself was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light. John 3:28 You yourselves can testify that I said, 'I am not the Christ, but am sent ahead of Him.' Acts 13:25 As John was completing his course, he said, 'Who do you suppose I am? I am not that One. But He is coming after me whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.' Treasury of Scripture And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ. John 3:28-36 Matthew 3:11,12 Mark 1:7,8 |
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