Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

He himself was not the light: he was sent to give witness about the light.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

*He* was not the light, but that he might witness concerning the light.

World English Bible (WEB)

He was not the light, but was sent that he might testify about the light.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

that one was not the Light, but -- that he might testify about the Light.