John 1:31

First Nations Version

The reason I perform the purification ceremony with water is to make him known to the tribes of Wrestles with Creator (Israel).

Cross References

Luke 1:17

“He will prepare the way for the Chosen One, walking in the same spiritual powers of the prophet Great Spirit Is Creator (Elijah). He will turn the hearts of many fathers back toward their children, and many rebellious children will again honor the wisdom of their elders, so that people will be ready to participate in Creator’s plan.” When the spirit-messenger finished speaking, his words echoed through the lodge. Still trembling, Creator Will Remember (Zechariah) finally found his voice.

John 1:33

I now know he is the one, because the Father above who sent me said, ‘The man you see the Spirit come down and rest on will perform the purification ceremony with the Holy Spirit.’” The people could only stare in amazement at Creator Sets Free (Jesus) as they listened to the words that they had longed to hear for many generations.

Matthew 3:6

They came admitting to their bad hearts and broken ways and participated in the purification ceremony.

Acts 19:4

“Gift of Goodwill (John) performed a purification ceremony for the ones who turned to Creator’s right ways of thinking and doing,” Small Man (Paul) said to them. “In this way they would be ready to put their trust in Creator Sets Free (Jesus), the one he was preparing the way for.”

Matthew 3:13

Gift of Goodwill (John) then looked up and saw Creator Sets Free (Jesus) wading out into the water of the river Flowing Down (Jordan). He had come from Circle of Nations (Galilee),a journey of many days, for the purification ceremony,

John 1:30

“He is the one I said is greater than I, for he existed before I was born.

John 1:32

With my own eyes I saw the Holy Spirit come down from above like a dove and rest on him.