John 1:31

And I did not know Him, but in order that He may be made manifest to Israel, on this account I came baptizing with water.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.

In Context

30This is He concerning whom I spoke, A man cometh after me who has been before me: because he was my Creator.

32And John testified saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and remained on Him.

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Cross References

Mark 1:3the voice of one roaring in the wilderness; Prepare ye the way of the Lord; make His paths straight.

Luke 1:76And thou, little child, shall be called a prophet of the Highest; for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways,

Luke 3:3And he came into all the region round about the Jordan preaching the baptism of repentance unto the remissions of sins,

John 1:33And I did not know Him, but the One having sent me to baptize with water, He said to me, On whom you may see the Spirit descending and remaining on Him, He is the one baptizing with the Holy Ghost.

Matthew Henry on John 1:30-37

John's Testimony to Christ. 29 The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. 30 This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me. 31 And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water. 32 And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him. 33 And I knew him not: but he that sent… Read the whole commentary →

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