Bible Verses About "Who was John the Baptist"
John the Baptist was the prophetic forerunner of Jesus who prepared the way for Christ's ministry by preaching repentance and baptizing in the Jordan River.
John the Baptist was the prophetic forerunner of Jesus who prepared the way for Christ's ministry by preaching repentance and baptizing in the Jordan River.
"In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." — Matthew 3:1-2 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Who was John the Baptist?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
"The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world."
"Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist."
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