John 1:33
And 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.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
32And John testified saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and remained on Him.
34And I have seen, and testified that He is the Son of God.
Cross References
Matthew 3:13Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, in order to be baptized by him.
Luke 3:16John responded to all, saying; I indeed baptize you with water; but there cometh One more powerful than I, the latchet of His sandals I am not worthy to loose; He will baptize you with the Holy Ghost and fire.
John 3:5Jesus responded, Truly, truly, I say unto thee, Unless any one may be born of water and Spirit, he is not able to enter into the kingdom of the heavens.
Acts 1:5that John indeed baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.
Acts 10:44Peter yet speaking these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all those hearing the word.
Acts 19:2and said to them, Have you received the Holy Ghost, having believed? And they said to him, But we have not heard if the Holy Ghost is (given).
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 →