John 1:30

New International Reader's Version

This is the one I was talking about. I said, ‘A man who comes after me is more important than I am. That’s because he existed before I was born.’

Cross References

Matthew 3:11

“I baptize you with water, calling you to turn away from your sins. But after me, someone is coming who is more powerful than I am. I’m not worthy to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

Luke 3:16

John answered them all, “I baptize you with water. But one who is more powerful than I am will come. I’m not good enough to untie the straps of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

John 1:15

John was a witness about the Word. John cried out and said, “This was the one I was talking about. I said, ‘He who comes after me is more important than I am. He is more important because he existed before I was born.’ ”

John 1:27

He is the one who comes after me. I am not good enough to untie his sandals.”

John 1:31

I did not know him. But God wants to make it clear to Israel who this person is. That’s the reason I came baptizing with water.”

John 10:41

Many people came to him. They said, “John never performed a sign. But everything he said about this man was true.”