John 1:20
The Mission of John the Baptist
19And this was John ’s testimony when the Jews of Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him, “Who are you?”20He did not refuse to confess, but openly declared, “I am not the Christ.”
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Berean Standard Bible
He did not refuse to confess, but openly declared, “I am not the Christ.”
American Standard Version (1901)
And he confessed, and denied not; and he confessed, I am not the Christ.
Bible in Basic English
He said quite openly and straightforwardly, I am not the Christ.
Free Bible Version
John declared plainly and clearly without hesitation, “I am not the Messiah.”
Geneva Bible 1599
And he confessed and denied not, and said plainely, I am not that Christ.
King James (Authorized) Version
And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ.
One Unity Resource Bible
He declared, and didn’t deny, but he declared, “I am not the Messiah [Anointed one].”
Plain English Version
John told them straight. He said, “I am not the Christ, the special man that God promised to send to save his people.”
Translation for Translators
So John told them the truth, and he told them clearly [DOU]. He said, “I am not ◄the Messiah/God’s chosen king►!”
Unlocked Literal Bible
He confessed—he did not deny, but confessed—”I am not the Christ.”
Noah Webster Bible
And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ.
World English Bible
He declared, and didn’t deny, but he declared, “I am not the Christ.”
Young's Literal Translation
and he confessed and did not deny, and confessed — 'I am not the Christ.'