John 1:19

And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou?

King James Version

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Other Translations for John 1:19

BSB

And this was John's testimony when the Jews of Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him, "Who are you?"

AKJV

And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who are you?

CPDV

And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to him, so that they might ask him, "Who are you?"

ERV

And this is the witness of John, when the Jews sent unto him from Jerusalem priests and Levites to ask him, Who art thou?

NHEB

And this is John's testimony, when the Jewish leaders sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, "Who are you?"

SMT

And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem that they might ask him, Who art thou?

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 1:19

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Commentary for John 1:19

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of John 1:19

Summary

Religious authorities interrogate John about identity

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Officials question John's identity

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD