Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
He did not refuse to confess, but openly declared, “I am not the Christ.”
World English Bible (WEB)
He declared, and didn’t deny, but he declared, “I am not the Christ.”
Strong's King James
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}.
The F.O.G *
(20) He confessed and didn't deny and confessed that, "I am not the Mashiach!"
The F.O.G Message *
Young's Literal Translation
and he confessed and did not deny, and confessed—‘I am not the Christ.’
