Parallel Verses English Standard Version And John bore witness: “I saw the Spirit descend from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him. King James Bible And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him. American Standard Version And John bare witness, saying, I have beheld the Spirit descending as a dove out of heaven; and it abode upon him. Douay-Rheims Bible And John gave testimony, saying: I saw the Spirit coming down, as a dove from heaven, and he remained upon him. English Revised Version And John bare witness, saying, I have beheld the Spirit descending as a dove out of heaven; and it abode upon him. Webster's Bible Translation And John bore testimony, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him. Weymouth New Testament John also gave testimony by stating: "I have seen the Spirit coming down like a dove out of Heaven; and it remained upon Him. John 1:32 Parallel Commentary Vincent's Word StudiesBare record (ἐμαρτύρησεν) Better, bear witness, as Rev. See on John 1:7. I saw (τεθέαμαι) Rev., more correctly, gives the force of the perfect tense, I have beheld. Calmly and thoughtfully; see on John 1:14. The perfect indicates the abiding effect of the vision. Compare ἑώρακα, I have seen (John 1:34). As a dove (ὡσεὶ περιστερὰν) In the shape of a dove. See on Matthew 3:16. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge I saw. Cross References Isaiah 11:2 And the Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD. Matthew 3:16 And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; Mark 1:10 And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. Luke 3:22 and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form, like a dove; and a voice came from heaven, "You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased." John 1:7 He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him. John 1:31 I myself did not know him, but for this purpose I came baptizing with water, that he might be revealed to Israel." Jump to Previous Abode Bare Beheld Bore Descend Descending Dove Heaven John Record Resting Spirit Stating Testified Testimony WitnessJump to Next Abode Bare Beheld Bore Descend Descending Dove Heaven John Record Resting Spirit Stating Testified Testimony WitnessLinks John 1:32 NIVJohn 1:32 NLT John 1:32 ESV John 1:32 NASB John 1:32 KJV John 1:32 Bible Apps John 1:32 Biblia Paralela John 1:32 Chinese Bible John 1:32 French Bible John 1:32 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |
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