John 1:31

Weymouth NT

I did not yet know Him; but that He may be openly shown to Israel is the reason why I have come baptizing in water.«

Cross References

Matthew 3:13

Just at that time Jesus, coming from Galilee to the Jordan, presents Himself to John to be baptized by him.

Matthew 3:6

and were baptized by him in the Jordan, making full confession of their sins.

Luke 1:17

and he will be His forerunner in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn fathers' hearts to the children, and cause the rebellious to walk in the wisdom of the upright, to make a people perfectly ready for the lord.«

John 1:30

This is He about whom I said, `After me is to come One who has been put before me, because He was before me.'

John 1:32

John also gave testimony by stating: »I have seen the Spirit coming down like a dove out of Heaven; and it remained upon Him.

John 1:33

I did not yet know Him, but He who sent me to baptize in water said to me, »`The One on whom you see the Spirit coming down, and remaining, He it is who baptizes in the Holy Spirit.'

John 1:7

He came as a witness, in order that he might give testimony concerning the Light–so that all might believe through him.

Acts 19:4

»John,« he said, »administered a baptism of repentance, bidding the people believe on One who was to come after him; namely, on Jesus.«