John 1:15

God's Word

(John declared the truth about him when he said loudly, “This is the person about whom I said, ‘The one who comes after me was before me because he existed before I did.’ ”)

Cross References

Matthew 3:11

I baptize you with water so that you will change the way you think and act. But the one who comes after me is more powerful than I. I am not worthy to remove his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

Colossians 1:17

He existed before everything and holds everything together.

John 17:5

Now, Father, give me glory in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world existed.

Luke 3:16

John replied to all of them, “I baptize you with water. But the one who is more powerful than I is coming. I am not worthy to untie his sandal straps. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

Micah 5:2

You, Bethlehem Ephrathah, are too small to be included among Judah’s cities. Yet, from you Israel’s future ruler will come for me. His origins go back to the distant past, to days long ago.

John 8:58

Jesus told them, “I can guarantee this truth: Before Abraham was ever born, I am.”

Revelation 2:8

“To the messenger of the church in Smyrna, write: The first and the last, who was dead and became alive, says:

Hebrews 13:8

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

John 1:27

He’s the one who comes after me. I am not worthy to untie his sandal strap.”

Mark 1:7

He announced, “The one who comes after me is more powerful than I. I am not worthy to bend down and untie his sandal straps.

Revelation 1:11

saying, “Write on a scroll what you see, and send it to the seven churches: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.”

Isaiah 9:6

A child will be born for us. A son will be given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. He will be named: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Proverbs 8:22

“The Lord already possessed me long ago, when his way began, before any of his works.