John 1:19

The Testimony of John the Baptist

19 And this is the ¹testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, ²“Who are you? ”

John 1:19 In-Context

17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

18 No one has ever seen God; the only God, who is at the Father’s side, he has made him known.

19 And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you? ”

20 He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ. ”

21 And they asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah? ” He said, “I am not. ” “Are you the Prophet? ” And he answered, “No. ”

Cross References

• 1. 1:19 ch. 3:26
• 2. 1:19 [ch. 8:25]