John 3:28

The Passion Translation

You’ve heard me tell you that I am not the Messiah, but certainly I am the messenger sent ahead of him.

Cross References

Matthew 3:3

Isaiah was referring to John when he prophesied: A thunderous voice! One will be crying out in the wilderness, “Prepare yourself for the Lord’s coming and level a straight path inside your hearts for him.”

Luke 1:76

And to you I prophesy, my little son, you will be known as the prophet of the Most High. You will be a forerunner, going before the face of Lord Yahweh, to prepare hearts to embrace his ways.

John 1:20

John answered them directly, saying, “I am not the Messiah!”

John 1:23

John answered them, “I am an urgent, thunderous voice crying out in the desert—clear the way and prepare your hearts for the coming of the Lord Yahweh!”

John 1:25

“Why do you baptize the people if you are neither the Messiah, Elijah, nor the Prophet?”