John 1:26 net — John answered them,“I baptize with water. Among you stands one whom you do not recognize,

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"John answered them,“I baptize with water. Among you stands one whom you do not recognize,"

— John 1:26, NET Bible

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John 1 — Context

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John said,“I am the voice of one shouting in the wilderness,‘Make straight the way for the Lord,’ as the prophet Isaiah said.”

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(Now they had been sent from the Pharisees.)

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So they asked John,“Why then are you baptizing if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?”

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John answered them,“I baptize with water. Among you stands one whom you do not recognize,

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who is coming after me. I am not worthy to untie the strap of his sandal!”

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These things happened in Bethany across the Jordan River where John was baptizing.

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On the next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said,“Look, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!

John 1:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 1:26 say?
John 1:26 in the NET Bible reads: “John answered them,“I baptize with water. Among you stands one whom you do not recognize,”
Where is John 1:26 in the Bible?
John 1:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 1, verse 26.
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 1:26.
What translation should I read John 1:26 in?
John 1:26 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 1:26?
John 1:26 reads (NET): “John answered them,“I baptize with water. Among you stands one whom you do not recognize,” 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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