John 1:20

He did not refuse to confess, but openly declared, “I am not the Christ.”

Berean Standard Bible
Other translations

King James Version

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.”

American Standard Version

And he confessed, and denied not; and he confessed, I am not the Christ.

Geneva Bible 1599

And he confessed and denied not, and said plainely, I am not that Christ.

Darby Translation

And he acknowledged and denied not, and acknowledged, I am not the Christ.

Young's Literal Translation

and he confessed and did not deny, and confessed — 'I am not the Christ.'

Bible in Basic English

He said quite openly and straightforwardly, I am not the Christ.

In context

19And this was John’s testimony when the Jews of Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him, “Who are you?”

21“Then who are you?” they inquired. “Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.”

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