John 1:33
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for John 1:33 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
John 1:33 is a verse from the book of John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spiri..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
John 1:33 — KJV
“And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.”
— John 1:33 (KJV)
John 1:33 in Context — About the Book of John
John is the Gospel of belief — written so that you may believe Jesus is the Son of God and have life in His name. Seven I AM declarations, seven signs, and the Bible's most loved verse all live here, alongside Jesus' longest recorded prayer in chapter 17.
Cross-References for John 1:33
“Forasmuch as an excellent spirit, and knowledge, and understanding, interpreting of dreams, and shewing of hard sentences, and dissolving of doubts, were found in the same Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar: now let Daniel be called, and he will shew the interpretation. interpreting: or, of an interpreter dissolving: or, of a dissolver doubts: Chaldee, knots”
Shares key themes with John 1:33: sent, same, whom
“I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:”
Shares key themes with John 1:33: baptize, water, holy
“And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:”
Shares key themes with John 1:33: baptize, water, spirit
“I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.”
Shares key themes with John 1:33: baptize, water, holy
“John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:”
Shares key themes with John 1:33: baptize, water, holy
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