John 1:33 net — And I did not recognize him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water said to me,‘The one on whom you see the Spir…

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"And I did not recognize him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water said to me,‘The one on whom you see the Spirit descending and remaining– this is the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’"

— John 1:33, NET Bible

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John 1 — Context

30

This is the one about whom I said,‘After me comes a man who is greater than I am, because he existed before me.’

31

I did not recognize him, but I came baptizing with water so that he could be revealed to Israel.”

32

Then John testified,“I saw the Spirit descending like a dove from heaven, and it remained on him.

33

And I did not recognize him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water said to me,‘The one on whom you see the Spirit descending and remaining– this is the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’

34

I have both seen and testified that this man is the Chosen One of God.”

35

Again the next day John was standing there with two of his disciples.

36

Gazing at Jesus as he walked by, he said,“Look, 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 NET Bible reads: “And I did not recognize him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water said to me,‘The one on whom you see the Spirit descending and remaining– this is the one who baptizes with 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 (NET): “And I did not recognize him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water said to me,‘The one on whom you see the Spirit descending and remaining– this is the one who baptizes with 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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