John 1:7-9, 15-17, 29, 34

to tell about the light so that everyone might believe because of his testimony. John himself was not the light; he was simply a witness to tell about the light. The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.

John testified about him when he shouted to the crowds, “This is the one I was talking about when I said, ‘Someone is coming after me who is far greater than I am, for he existed long before me.’” From his abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another. For the law was given through Moses, but God’s unfailing love and faithfulness came through Jesus Christ.

The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!

I saw this happen to Jesus, so I testify that he is the Chosen One of God.”