John 1:31

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on John 1:31

31I myself did not know Him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that He might be revealed to Israel.”
— John 1:31

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Eyes Opened
Illustration of John 1:31-32 NLT

Illustration of John 1:31-32 NLT -- [John the Baptizer said,]  "I did not recognize him as the Messiah, but I have been baptizing with water so that he might be revealed to Israel." Then John testified, "I saw the Holy Spirit descending like a dove from heaven and resting upon him."

He is the One
Illustration of John 1:31-33 NLT

Illustration of John 1:31-33 NLT -- [John the Baptizer said,] "I did not recognize [Jesus] as the Messiah, but I have been baptizing with water so that he might be revealed to Israel." Then John testified, "I saw the Holy Spirit descending like a dove from heaven and resting upon him. I didn't know he was the one, but when God sent me to baptize with water, he told me, 'The one on whom you see the Spirit descend and rest is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.'"

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