John 1:32 bbe — And John gave this witness, saying, I saw the Spirit coming down from heaven like a dove and resting on him.

Bible in Basic English

"And John gave this witness, saying, I saw the Spirit coming down from heaven like a dove and resting on him."

— John 1:32, Bible in Basic English

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John 1 — Context

29

The day after, John sees Jesus coming to him and says, See, here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!

30

This is he of whom I said, One is coming after me who is put over me because he was in existence before me.

31

I myself had no knowledge of him, but I came giving baptism with water so that he might be seen openly by Israel.

32

And John gave this witness, saying, I saw the Spirit coming down from heaven like a dove and resting on him.

33

I had no knowledge who he was, but he who sent me to give baptism with water said to me, The one on whom you see the Spirit coming down and resting, it is he who gives baptism with the Holy Spirit.

34

This I saw myself and my witness is that he is the Son of God.

35

The day after, John was there again with two of his disciples;

John 1:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 1:32 say?
John 1:32 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And John gave this witness, saying, I saw the Spirit coming down from heaven like a dove and resting on him.”
Where is John 1:32 in the Bible?
John 1:32 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 1, verse 32.
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 1:32.
What translation should I read John 1:32 in?
John 1:32 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 1:32?
John 1:32 reads (BBE): “And John gave this witness, saying, I saw the Spirit coming down from heaven like a dove and resting on him.” 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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