He did not refuse to confess, but openly declared, “I am not the Christ.”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
He declared, and didn’t deny, but he declared, “I am not the Christ.”
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G2532} he confessed{G3670}{(G5656)}, and{G2532} denied{G720}{(G5662)} not{G3756}; but{G2532} confessed{G3670}{(G5656)},{G3754} I{G1473} am{G1510}{(G5748)} not{G3756} the Christ{G5547}.
Strong's King James
(20) He confessed and didn't deny and confessed that, "I am not the Mashiach!"
The F.O.G
The F.O.G Message
and he confessed and did not deny, and confessed—‘I am not the Christ.’
Young's Literal Translation