John 1:32

And John testified saying, I saw the Spirit descending like a dove from heaven, and it abode upon Him.

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.

In Context

31And I knew Him not: but therefore came I baptizing with water, that He might be made known to Israel.

33And I knew Him not: but He that sent me to baptize with water, said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending and abiding on Him, the same is he that baptizeth with the Holy Spirit.

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Cross References

Matthew 3:16Then he permitted Him. And Jesus as soon as He was baptized came up from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened unto Him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and coming upon Him:

Luke 3:22the heaven was opened, and the holy Spirit descended in a corporeal form, like a dove upon Him, and there came a voice from heaven saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in thee I am well pleased.

John 5:32but there is another who testifieth concerning me; and I know that the testimony, which he giveth concerning me, is true.

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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