John 1:19-22

19The Jewish leaders sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask John, ‘Who are you?’

20John did not refuse to answer. He said, ‘I am not the Messiah.’

21So they asked him, ‘So who are you? Are you Elijah?’ John said, ‘No, I am not.’ They asked, ‘Are you the Prophet?’ John answered, ‘No.’

22Then they said, ‘Tell us who you are. We must say something to the people who sent us. What do you say about yourself?’