Now this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, "Who are you?"
John 1:19
Surrounding context
1:18 No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him.
1:19 Now this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, "Who are you?"
1:20 He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, "I am not the Christ."