Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.
Therefore
Bible References
I knew
John 1:33
I did not know he was the one. God sent me to baptize in water and said: 'You will see one upon whom the spirit descends. The same is he who baptizes in Holy Spirit.'
Luke 1:80
The child grew and became spiritually strong. He lived in the deserts till the time came to show himself to Israel.
Luke 2:39
When they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of God they returned to Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
But
John 1:7
He came to tell (witness) (testify) about the light and help people have faith.
Isaiah 40:3
A voice of one calling: In the wilderness prepare the way for Jehovah. Make straight in the desert a highway for our God.
Malachi 3:1
Behold, I send my messenger! He will prepare the way before me. Seek Jehovah! He will suddenly come to his Temple along with the messenger of the covenant. He is one you desire, behold, he comes, said Jehovah of Hosts.
Malachi 4:2
The sun of righteousness with it's healing will shine on you who respect my name and obey me. You will be free and paw the ground like fat calves.
Luke 1:17
He will go before God in the spirit and power of Elijah. He will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and wrongdoers to the way of righteousness. This will make ready a people whose hearts have been directed to Jehovah (YHWH). (Malachi 3:1)
Therefore
Matthew 3:6
They confessed their sins and were baptized by John in the Jordan River.
Mark 1:3
The voice of one crying in the wilderness, prepare the way of Jehovah (YHWH), make his paths straight. (Isaiah 40:3)
Luke 3:3
John traveled in the region near the Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
Acts 19:4
Paul said: John baptized with the baptism of repentance. He told the people they should believe in Jesus, the one who came after John.