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John 1:25-34 The Word Became Flesh

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.”

28 This all happened at Bethany on the other side of the Jordan, where John was baptizing.

29 Jesus the Lamb of God
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!

30 This is the one I meant when I said, ‘A man who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.’

31 I myself did not know him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that he might be revealed to Israel.”

32 Then John gave this testimony: “I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him.

33 I would not have known him, except that the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit come down and remain is he who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’

34 I have seen and I testify that this is the Son of God.”

Cross References for John 1:25-34

1 Kings 17:1 - Elijah Fed by Ravens Now Elijah the Tishbite, from Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the Lord... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 17:1 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 17:1

Matthew 21:23 - The Authority of Jesus Questioned Jesus entered the temple courts, and, while he was teaching, ... Click to read the verse Matthew 21:23 Click to read the verse Matthew 21:23

Deuteronomy 18:18 - I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers; I will put my words in h... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 18:18 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 18:18

John 2:18 - Then the Jews demanded of him, “What miraculous sign can you show us to prove your authority to... Click to read the verse John 2:18 Click to read the verse John 2:18

Luke 7:16 - They were all filled with awe and praised God. “A great prophet has appeared among us,” they sa... Click to read the verse Luke 7:16 Click to read the verse Luke 7:16

John 7:39 - By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that t... Click to read the verse John 7:39 Click to read the verse John 7:39

Acts 5:28 - “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,” he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem ... Click to read the verse Acts 5:28 Click to read the verse Acts 5:28

Daniel 9:24-26 - “Seventy ‘sevens’ are decreed for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to pu... Click to read the verse Daniel 9:24-26 Click to read the verse Daniel 9:24-26

Deuteronomy 18:15 - The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own brothers. You mus... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 18:15 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 18:15

John 1:21 - They asked him, “Then who are you? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?”... Click to read the verse John 1:21 Click to read the verse John 1:21

Acts 4:5-7 - The next day the rulers, elders and teachers of the law met in Jerusalem. Click to read the verse Acts 4:5-7 Click to read the verse Acts 4:5-7

Malachi 4:5 - “See, I will send the prophet Elijah to you before that great and dreadful day of the Lord comes. Click to read the verse Malachi 4:5 Click to read the verse Malachi 4:5

Mark 6:15 - Others said, “He is Elijah.” And still others claimed, “He is a prophet, like one of the prophe... Click to read the verse Mark 6:15 Click to read the verse Mark 6:15

Matthew 17:10 - The disciples asked him, “Why then do the teachers of the law say that Elijah must come first?” Click to read the verse Matthew 17:10 Click to read the verse Matthew 17:10

Matthew 21:11 - The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.” Click to read the verse Matthew 21:11 Click to read the verse Matthew 21:11

Luke 9:19 - They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that one of the ... Click to read the verse Luke 9:19 Click to read the verse Luke 9:19

John 3:28 - You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Christ but am sent ahead of him.’ Click to read the verse John 3:28 Click to read the verse John 3:28

John 1:20-22 - He did not fail to confess, but confessed freely, “I am not the Christ.” Click to read the verse John 1:20-22 Click to read the verse John 1:20-22