John 1:19 net — The Testimony of John the Baptist Now this was John’s testimony when the Jewish leaders sent priests and Levites from J…

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"The Testimony of John the Baptist Now this was John’s testimony when the Jewish leaders sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him,“Who are you?”"

— John 1:19, NET Bible

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John 1 — Context

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For we have all received from his fullness one gracious gift after another.

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

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No one has ever seen God. The only one, himself God, who is in closest fellowship with the Father, has made God known.

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The Testimony of John the Baptist Now this was John’s testimony when the Jewish leaders sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him,“Who are you?”

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He confessed– he did not deny but confessed–“I am not the Christ!”

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So they asked him,“Then who are you? Are you Elijah?” He said,“I am not!”“Are you the Prophet?” He answered,“No!”

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Then they said to him,“Who are you? Tell us so that we can give an answer to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?”

John 1:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 1:19 say?
John 1:19 in the NET Bible reads: “The Testimony of John the Baptist Now this was John’s testimony when the Jewish leaders sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him,“Who are you?””
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 (NET): “The Testimony of John the Baptist Now this was John’s testimony when the Jewish leaders sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him,“Who are you?”” 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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