John 1:33 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

I didn't know who he was at first, but the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, 'When you see the Spirit come down and stay on someone, that's the guy who's going to baptize people with the Holy Spirit.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God gave John a clear sign so he'd know exactly who Jesus was when the moment came.

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