John 1:31
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
31 I did not know him,[a] but the reason why I came baptizing with water was that he might be made known to Israel.”
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- 1:31 I did not know him: this gospel shows no knowledge of the tradition (Lk 1) about the kinship of Jesus and John the Baptist. The reason why I came baptizing with water: in this gospel, John’s baptism is not connected with forgiveness of sins; its purpose is revelatory, that Jesus may be made known to Israel.
John 1:33
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
33 I did not know him,(A) but the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘On whomever you see the Spirit come down and remain, he is the one who will baptize with the holy Spirit.’(B)
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