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John 1:15-27 The Word Became Flesh

15 John testifies concerning him. He cries out, saying, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.’”

16 From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.

17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

18 No one has ever seen God, but God the One and Only, who is at the Father’s side, has made him known.

19 John the Baptist Denies Being the Christ
Now this was John’s testimony when the Jews of Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him who he was.

20 He did not fail to confess, but confessed freely, “I am not the Christ.”

21 They asked him, “Then who are you? Are you Elijah?”
He said, “I am not.”
“Are you the Prophet?”
He answered, “No.”

22 Finally they said, “Who are you? Give us an answer to take back to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?”

23 John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet, “I am the voice of one calling in the desert, ‘Make straight the way for the Lord.’”

24 Now some Pharisees who had been sent

25 questioned him, “Why then do you baptize if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?”

26 “I baptize with water,” John replied, “but among you stands one you do not know.

27 He is the one who comes after me, the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.”

Cross References for John 1:15-27

Isaiah 9:6 - For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. A... Click to read the verse Isaiah 9:6 Click to read the verse Isaiah 9:6

Micah 5:2 - “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will c... Click to read the verse Micah 5:2 Click to read the verse Micah 5:2

Hebrews 13:8 - Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:8 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:8

John 8:58 - “I tell you the truth,” Jesus answered, “before Abraham was born, I am!” Click to read the verse John 8:58 Click to read the verse John 8:58

Revelation 2:8 - To the Church in Smyrna “To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him... Click to read the verse Revelation 2:8 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:8

John 3:26 - They came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, that man who was with you on the other side of the J... Click to read the verse John 3:26 Click to read the verse John 3:26

Matthew 11:11 - I tell you the truth: Among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John th... Click to read the verse Matthew 11:11 Click to read the verse Matthew 11:11

Matthew 3:11 - “I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one who is more powerful than ... Click to read the verse Matthew 3:11 Click to read the verse Matthew 3:11

Mark 1:7 - And this was his message: “After me will come one more powerful than I, the thongs of whose san... Click to read the verse Mark 1:7 Click to read the verse Mark 1:7

John 1:27 - He is the one who comes after me, the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.” Click to read the verse John 1:27 Click to read the verse John 1:27

Revelation 1:17-18 - When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said... Click to read the verse Revelation 1:17-18 Click to read the verse Revelation 1:17-18

Revelation 1:11 - which said: “Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyr... Click to read the verse Revelation 1:11 Click to read the verse Revelation 1:11

John 1:7 - He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe. Click to read the verse John 1:7 Click to read the verse John 1:7

Colossians 1:17 - He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. Click to read the verse Colossians 1:17 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:17

Proverbs 8:22 - “The Lord brought me forth as the first of his works, before his deeds of old; Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:22 Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:22

John 17:5 - And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began. Click to read the verse John 17:5 Click to read the verse John 17:5

John 1:1-2 - The Word Became Flesh In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word wa... Click to read the verse John 1:1-2 Click to read the verse John 1:1-2

John 13:19 - “I am telling you now before it happens, so that when it does happen you will believe that I am... Click to read the verse John 13:19 Click to read the verse John 13:19

John 1:7-8 - He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe. Click to read the verse John 1:7-8 Click to read the verse John 1:7-8

John 3:31 - “The one who comes from above is above all; the one who is from the earth belongs to the earth,... Click to read the verse John 3:31 Click to read the verse John 3:31

Philippians 2:6-7 - Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, Click to read the verse Philippians 2:6-7 Click to read the verse Philippians 2:6-7

Acts 19:4 - Paul said, “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the on... Click to read the verse Acts 19:4 Click to read the verse Acts 19:4

Luke 3:16 - John answered them all, “I baptize you with water. But one more powerful than I will come, the ... Click to read the verse Luke 3:16 Click to read the verse Luke 3:16

Mark 1:3 - “a voice of one calling in the desert, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for h... Click to read the verse Mark 1:3 Click to read the verse Mark 1:3

John 1:30 - This is the one I meant when I said, ‘A man who comes after me has surpassed me because he was ... Click to read the verse John 1:30 Click to read the verse John 1:30

Matthew 21:25 - John’s baptism—where did it come from? Was it from heaven, or from men?” They discussed it amon... Click to read the verse Matthew 21:25 Click to read the verse Matthew 21:25

John 3:26-36 - They came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, that man who was with you on the other side of the J... Click to read the verse John 3:26-36 Click to read the verse John 3:26-36

John 5:33-36 - “You have sent to John and he has testified to the truth. Click to read the verse John 5:33-36 Click to read the verse John 5:33-36

Matthew 3:13-17 - The Baptism of Jesus Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. Click to read the verse Matthew 3:13-17 Click to read the verse Matthew 3:13-17

Mark 11:31 - They discussed it among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will ask, ‘Then why ... Click to read the verse Mark 11:31 Click to read the verse Mark 11:31

Luke 3:18 - And with many other words John exhorted the people and preached the good news to them. Click to read the verse Luke 3:18 Click to read the verse Luke 3:18

John 1:29-34 - Jesus the Lamb of God The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb o... Click to read the verse John 1:29-34 Click to read the verse John 1:29-34