John 1:31

And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.

King James Version

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Other Translations for John 1:31

BSB

I myself did not know Him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that He might be revealed to Israel."

AKJV

And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.

CPDV

And I did not know him. Yet it is for this reason that I come baptizing with water: so that he may be made manifest in Israel."

ERV

And I knew him not; but that he should be made manifest to Israel, for this cause came I baptizing with water.

NHEB

I did not know him, but for this reason I came baptizing in water: that he would be revealed to Israel."

SMT

And I knew him not: but that he might be manifested to Israel, for this I came immersing in water.

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 1:31

AndIG2504Conjunction knewG1492Verb himG846 notG3756 butG235Conjunction thatG2443ConjunctionheshouldbemademanifestG5319VerbtoIsraelG2474Adjective thereforeG5124 amG2064Verb IG1473 comeG2064Verb baptizingG907 withG1722Preposition waterG5204Noun Neuter

Commentary for John 1:31

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of John 1:31

Summary

John reveals his baptism purpose was Jesus

Place

Jordan River

Event

John explains baptism's revelatory purpose

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD