John 3:24 cpdv — For John had not yet been cast into prison.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For John had not yet been cast into prison. "

— John 3:24, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 3 — Context

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But whoever acts in truth goes toward the Light, so that his works may be manifested, because they have been accomplished in God.”

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After these things, Jesus and his disciples went into the land of Judea. And he was living there with them and baptizing.

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Now John was also baptizing, at Aenon near Salim, because there was much water in that place. And they were arriving and being baptized.

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For John had not yet been cast into prison.

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Then a dispute occurred between the disciples of John and the Jews, about purification.

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And they went to John and said to him: “Rabbi, the one who was with you across the Jordan, about whom you offered testimony: behold, he is baptizing and everyone is going to him.”

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John responded and said: “A man is not able to receive anything, unless it has been given to him from heaven.

John 3:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 3:24 say?
John 3:24 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For John had not yet been cast into prison. ”
Where is John 3:24 in the Bible?
John 3:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 3, verse 24.
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 3:24.
What translation should I read John 3:24 in?
John 3:24 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 3:24?
John 3:24 reads (CPDV): “For John had not yet been cast into prison. ” 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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