John 4:1 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)1 Therefore, when the Lord [Jesus] knew that the Pharisees were aware of Him making and immersing more disciples than John, Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17691 When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John, Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition1 NOW WHEN the Lord knew (learned, became aware) that the Pharisees had been told that Jesus was winning and baptizing more disciples than John– Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)1 When therefore the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible1 Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that he was making more disciples and baptizing more than John ( Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version1 And so, when Jesus realized that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made more disciples and baptized more than John, Ver Capítulo |
For Christ did not send me to immerse people, but to preach the good news. [Note: Christ specifically commissioned Paul to preach; most of the immersing was done by his attendants]. It was not to be done with words of [human] wisdom, so that the [message of the] cross of Christ would not have its power taken away.