John 1:26

John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not;

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Other Translations for John 1:26

BSB
"I baptize with water," John replied, "but among you stands One you do not know.
AKJV
John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there stands one among you, whom you know not;
CPDV
John answered them by saying: "I baptize with water. But in your midst stands one, whom you do not know.
ERV
John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: in the midst of you standeth one whom ye know not,
NHEB
John answered them, saying, "I baptize in water, but among you stands one whom you do not know.
SMT
John answered them saying, I immerse in water: but he stands the midst of you, whom ye know not;

Commentary for John 1:26

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of John 1:26
Summary
John baptizes with water; someone greater arrives
Place
Jordan River
Event
John announces hidden greater presence
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Narrative