John 1:33 asv — And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize in water, he said unto me, Upon whomsoever thou shalt see the Spirit…

American Standard Version

"And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize in water, he said unto me, Upon whomsoever thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and abiding upon him, the same is he that baptizeth in the Holy Spirit. "

— John 1:33, American Standard Version

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John 1 — Context

30

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

31

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

32

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

33

And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize in water, he said unto me, Upon whomsoever thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and abiding upon him, the same is he that baptizeth in the Holy Spirit.

34

And I have seen, and have borne witness that this is the Son of God.

35

Again on the morrow John was standing, and two of his disciples;

36

and he looked upon Jesus as he walked, and saith, Behold, the Lamb of God!

John 1:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 1:33 say?
John 1:33 in the American Standard Version reads: “And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize in water, he said unto me, Upon whomsoever thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and abiding upon him, the same is he that baptizeth in the Holy Spirit. ”
Where is John 1:33 in the Bible?
John 1:33 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 1, verse 33.
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 1:33.
What translation should I read John 1:33 in?
John 1:33 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 1:33?
John 1:33 reads (ASV): “And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize in water, he said unto me, Upon whomsoever thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and abiding upon him, the same is he that baptizeth in the Holy Spirit. ” 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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