John 1:33
And, I, knew him not,—but, he that sent me to immerse in water, he, unto me, said—Upon whomsoever thou shalt see the Spirit descending and abiding upon him, the same, is he that immerseth in Holy Spirit.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
34I, therefore, have seen, and borne witness—That, this, is, the, Son of God.
Cross References
Matthew 3:13Then, cometh Jesus, from Galilee to the Jordan, unto John,—to be immersed by him.
Luke 3:16John answered, saying unto all—I, indeed, in water, am immersing you, but he that is mightier than I, cometh, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to unloose,—he, will immerse you in Holy Spirit and fire:
John 3:5Jesus answered—Verily, verily, I say unto thee: Except one be born of water and spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
Acts 1:5Because, John, indeed, immersed with water; but, ye, in Holy Spirit shall be immersed,—after not many of these days.
Acts 10:44While Peter was yet speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who were hearing the word.
Acts 19:2and he said unto them—Holy Spirit, received ye, when ye believed? And they said unto him—Nay! not even whether there is Holy Spirit, did we hear.
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 →