John 1:22

Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself?

King James Version

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Other Translations for John 1:22

BSB

So they said to him, "Who are you? We need an answer for those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?"

AKJV

Then said they to him, Who are you? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What say you of yourself?

CPDV

Therefore, they said to him: "Who are you, so that we may give an answer to those who sent us? What do you say about yourself?"

ERV

They said therefore unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself?

NHEB

They said therefore to him, "Who are you? Give us an answer to take back to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?"

SMT

Then said they to him, Who art thou? that we might give answer to them having sent us. What sayest thou for thyself?

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 1:22

ThenG3767saidtheyG2036untohimG846 WhoG5101artthouG1488Verb thatG2443ConjunctionwemaygiveG1325VerbananswerG612Noun FemininetothemthatsentG3992Verb usG2248 WhatG5101sayestthouG3004Verb ofG4012Preposition thyselfG4572

Commentary for John 1:22

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

Overview of John 1:22

Summary

Officials demand explanation of John's identity

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Authorities press for John's explanation

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD