I myself did not know him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that he might be revealed to Israel.”
But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne;Matthew 5:34 NIV
Then John gave this testimony: “I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him.John 1:32 NIV
This is the one I meant when I said, ‘A man who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.’John 1:30 NIV