John 1:30

New International Version

This is the one I meant when I said, ‘A man who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.’

Cross References

Matthew 3:11

“I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. 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 will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

John 1:15

(John testified concerning him. He cried out, saying, “This is the one I spoke about when I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.’ ”)

John 1:27

He is the one who comes after me, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.”

John 1:31

I myself did not know him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that he might be revealed to Israel.”

John 10:41

and many people came to him. They said, “Though John never performed a sign, all that John said about this man was true.”