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John 1:8

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

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

He was not that light,.... He was a light; he was the forerunner of the sun of righteousness, the "phosphorus" of the…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870John 1:7-8

For a witness - To give testimony. He came to prepare the minds of the people to receive him Matt. 3; Luke 3; to lead…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714John 1:6-14

The evangelist designs to bring in John Baptist bearing an honourable testimony to Jesus Christ, Now in these verses,…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

not that Light Better, not the Light. The Baptist was not the Light, but -the lamp that is lighted and shineth" (see on…

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