John 1:20-22 Then he declared openly, without denying it, “I am not the Christ i.e., God’s specially chosen one.”

AUV⁽ⁱ⁾ ²⁰ Then he declared openly, without denying it, “I am not the Christ [i.e., God’s specially chosen one].” ²¹ So, they asked him, “Who then [are you]? Are you Elijah [i.e., returned from the dead]?” But he answered, “[No], I am not.” “[Then], are you the prophet [i.e., Moses. See Deut. 18:15-19]?” they asked. And he answered, “No.” ²² So, they asked him [again], “[Then], who are you? We need to take back an answer to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?”