John 1:29 asv — On the morrow he seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold, the Lamb of God, that taketh away the sin of the world…

American Standard Version

"On the morrow he seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold, the Lamb of God, that taketh away the sin of the world! "

— John 1:29, American Standard Version

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John 1 — Context

26

John answered them, saying, I baptize in water: in the midst of you standeth one whom ye know not,

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even he that cometh after me, the latchet of whose shoe I am not worthy to unloose.

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These things were done in Bethany beyond the Jordan, where John was baptizing.

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On the morrow he seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold, the Lamb of God, that taketh away the sin of the world!

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This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man who is become before me: for he was before me.

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

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And John bare witness, saying, I have beheld the Spirit descending as a dove out of heaven; and it abode upon him.

John 1:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 1:29 say?
John 1:29 in the American Standard Version reads: “On the morrow he seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold, the Lamb of God, that taketh away the sin of the world! ”
Where is John 1:29 in the Bible?
John 1:29 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 1, verse 29.
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 1:29.
What translation should I read John 1:29 in?
John 1:29 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 1:29?
John 1:29 reads (ASV): “On the morrow he seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold, the Lamb of God, that taketh away the sin of the world! ” 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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