John 1:29
The next day John saw Jesus approaching him, and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
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28This all happened in Bethany beyond the Jordan, where John was baptizing.
Cross References
Exodus 12:3Tell all the Israelites that on the tenth day of this month, every man must choose a lamb for his family, one for each household.
Leviticus 10:17“Why didn't you take the sin offering and eat it in the holy place, because it is most holy and it was given to you to take away the people's guilt by making them right before the Lord.
Numbers 7:39a young bull, a ram, and a one-year-old male lamb as a burnt offering,
Numbers 18:23The Levites are to carry out the work in the Tent of Meeting, and they must take responsibility for any sins involved. This is a permanent rule for all future generations. The Levites won't receive a share of land among the Israelites.
Numbers 28:3Tell them you are to present to the Lord every day two male lambs a year old as a continual burnt offering.
Isaiah 53:11After his suffering, he will see the results and be satisfied. Through his knowledge my servant who does what is right will set many right, and he will bear their sins.
Matthew Henry on John 1:20-29
John's Testimony to Christ; John Examined by the Priests. 19 And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou? 20 And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ. 21 And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No. 22 Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself? 23 He said, I am the voice of one… Read the whole commentary →