He came as a (A)witness, to bear witness about the light, (B)that all might believe through him.

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He came as a witness to testify(A) concerning that light, so that through him all might believe.(B)

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And Paul said, (A)“John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people (B)to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, Jesus.”

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Paul said, “John’s baptism(A) was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the one coming after him, that is, in Jesus.”(B)

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33 (A)You sent to John, and he has borne witness to the truth. 34 Not that (B)the testimony that I receive is from man, but I say these things so that you may be saved. 35 He was a burning and (C)shining lamp, and (D)you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light.

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33 “You have sent to John and he has testified(A) to the truth. 34 Not that I accept human testimony;(B) but I mention it that you may be saved.(C) 35 John was a lamp that burned and gave light,(D) and you chose for a time to enjoy his light.

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36 and he looked at Jesus as he walked by and said, “Behold, (A)the Lamb of God!”

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36 When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!”(A)

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32 And John (A)bore witness: (B)“I saw the Spirit descend from heaven like a dove, and (C)it remained on him. 33 I myself did not know him, but (D)he who sent me to baptize (E)with water said to me, ‘He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain, (F)this is he who baptizes (G)with the Holy Spirit.’ 34 And I have seen and have borne witness that this is the Son[a] of God.”

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  1. John 1:34 Some manuscripts the Chosen One

32 Then John gave this testimony: “I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him.(A) 33 And I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water(B) told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit come down and remain is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’(C) 34 I have seen and I testify that this is God’s Chosen One.”[a](D)

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  1. John 1:34 See Isaiah 42:1; many manuscripts is the Son of God.

26 And they came to John and said to him, (A)“Rabbi, he who was with you across the Jordan, (B)to whom you bore witness—look, he is baptizing, and (C)all are going to him.” 27 John answered, (D)“A person cannot receive even one thing (E)unless it is given him (F)from heaven. 28 You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, (G)‘I am not the Christ, but (H)I have been sent before him.’ 29 (I)The one who has the bride is the bridegroom. (J)The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, (K)rejoices greatly at the bridegroom's voice. Therefore this joy of mine is now complete. 30 (L)He must increase, but I must decrease.”[a]

31 (M)He who comes from above (N)is above all. He who is of the earth belongs to the earth and (O)speaks in an earthly way. (P)He who comes from heaven (Q)is above all. 32 (R)He bears witness to what he has seen and heard, (S)yet no one receives his testimony. 33 Whoever receives his testimony (T)sets his seal to this, (U)that God is true. 34 For he whom (V)God has sent utters the words of God, for he gives the Spirit (W)without measure. 35 (X)The Father loves the Son and (Y)has given all things into his hand. 36 (Z)Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; (AA)whoever does not obey the Son shall not (AB)see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.

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  1. John 3:30 Some interpreters hold that the quotation continues through verse 36

26 They came to John and said to him, “Rabbi,(A) that man who was with you on the other side of the Jordan—the one you testified(B) about—look, he is baptizing, and everyone is going to him.”

27 To this John replied, “A person can receive only what is given them from heaven. 28 You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Messiah but am sent ahead of him.’(C) 29 The bride belongs to the bridegroom.(D) The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him, and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete.(E) 30 He must become greater; I must become less.”[a]

31 The one who comes from above(F) is above all; the one who is from the earth belongs to the earth, and speaks as one from the earth.(G) The one who comes from heaven is above all. 32 He testifies to what he has seen and heard,(H) but no one accepts his testimony.(I) 33 Whoever has accepted it has certified that God is truthful. 34 For the one whom God has sent(J) speaks the words of God, for God[b] gives the Spirit(K) without limit. 35 The Father loves the Son and has placed everything in his hands.(L) 36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life,(M) but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on them.

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  1. John 3:30 Some interpreters end the quotation with verse 36.
  2. John 3:34 Greek he

15 ((A)John bore witness about him, and cried out, “This was he of whom I said, (B)‘He who comes after me ranks before me, because he was before me.’”)

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15 (John testified(A) concerning him. He cried out, saying, “This is the one I spoke about when I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.’”)(B)

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12 But to all who did receive him, (A)who believed in his name, (B)he gave the right (C)to become (D)children of God,

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12 Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed(A) in his name,(B) he gave the right to become children of God(C)

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(A)The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.

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The true light(A) that gives light to everyone(B) was coming into the world.

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(A)The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise (B)as some count slowness, but (C)is patient toward you,[a] (D)not wishing that any should perish, but (E)that all should reach repentance.

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  1. 2 Peter 3:9 Some manuscripts on your account

The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise,(A) as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient(B) with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.(C)

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11 For (A)the grace of God (B)has appeared, bringing salvation (C)for all people,

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11 For the grace(A) of God has appeared(B) that offers salvation to all people.(C)

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26 John answered them, (A)“I baptize with water, but among you stands one you do not know, 27 even (B)he who comes after me, the strap of whose sandal I am not worthy to untie.”

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26 “I baptize with[a] water,”(A) John replied, “but among you stands one you do not know. 27 He is the one who comes after me,(B) the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.”(C)

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  1. John 1:26 Or in; also in verses 31 and 33 (twice)

and (A)to bring to light for everyone what is the plan of the mystery (B)hidden for ages in[a] God, (C)who created all things,

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  1. Ephesians 3:9 Or by

and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery,(A) which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things.

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