Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
John 1:31 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for John 1:31 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 1 verse 31 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.”
John 1:31 (KJV)
Commentary on John 1:31
John's repeated 'I knew him not' emphasizes that his witness came through divine revelation, not natural acquaintance (though they were relatives). His baptismal ministry served the singular purpose of manifesting Christ to Israel. This illustrates the Reformed principle that all means of grace exist to reveal Christ and draw His people to Him.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 1:31
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“Behold”
“'to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children”
“preaching the baptism of repentance for remission of sins.”
“and leap like calves of the stall.”
“but he who sent me to baptize in water”
“immersed} by him in the Jordan”
“Prepare the way of Yahweh in the wilderness! Make a level highway in the desert for our God.,The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God., קוֹל קוֹרֵא בַּמִּדְבָּר פַּנּוּ דֶּרֶךְ יְהוָה יַשְּׁרוּ בָּעֲרָבָה מְסִלָּה לֵאלֹהֵינוּ׃ ,Hark! one calleth: Clear ye in the wilderness the way of the LORD”
“that he might testify about the light”
“'Make ready the way of the Lord! Make his paths straight!'{Isaiah 40:3},The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.,,,,,,,,”
“they returned into Galilee”