John 1:20-22

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

²⁰ He confessed and did not deny it, but confessed, “I am not the Messiah.”^{[a] 21} And they asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the prophet?” He answered, “No.” ²² Then they said to him, “Who are you? Let us have an answer for those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?”