John 1:33
I did not recognize him, but he who sent me to baptize in water, he said to me, 'On whomever you will see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he who baptizes in the Holy Spirit.'
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
34I have seen, and have testified that this is the Son of God. "
Cross References
Matthew 3:13Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him.
Luke 3:16John answered them all, "I indeed baptize you with water, but he comes who is mightier than I, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to loosen. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire,
John 3:5Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I tell you, unless one is born of water and spirit, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God!
Acts 1:5For John indeed baptized in water, but you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit not many days from now."
Acts 10:44While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who heard the word.
Acts 19:2He said to them, "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?"They said to him, "No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit."
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 →