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John 1:31
And I knew him not: but that he may be made manifest in Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.
John 1:31 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
John 1:31 in other translations
And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.
I myself did not know Him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that He might be revealed to Israel.”
I didn’t know him, but for this reason I came baptizing in water, that he would be revealed to Israel.”
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In context
28 These things were done in Bethania, beyond the Jordan, where John was baptizing.
29 The next day, John saw Jesus coming to him; and he saith: Behold the Lamb of God. Behold him who taketh away the sin of the world.
30 This is he of whom I said: After me there cometh a man, who is preferred before me: because he was before me.
31 And I knew him not: but that he may be made manifest in Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.
32 And John gave testimony, saying: I saw the Spirit coming down, as a dove from heaven; and he remained upon him.
33 And I knew him not: but he who sent me to baptize with water said to me: He upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending and remaining upon him, he it is that baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.
34 And I saw: and I gave testimony that this is the Son of God.
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