John 1:19 kjva — 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 with Apocrypha

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

— John 1:19, King James Version with Apocrypha

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John 1 — Context

16

And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.

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For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

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No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.

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

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And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ.

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And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No.

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

John 1:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 1:19 say?
John 1:19 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou?”
Where is John 1:19 in the Bible?
John 1:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 1, verse 19.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 1:19.
What translation should I read John 1:19 in?
John 1:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 1:19?
John 1:19 reads (KJVA): “And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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