Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Bible References
I knew
John 1:33
I did not yet know Him, but He who sent me to baptize in water said to me, "'The One on whom you see the Spirit coming down, and remaining, He it is who baptizes in the Holy Spirit.'
Luke 1:80
And the child grew and became strong in character, and lived in the Desert till the time came for him to appear publicly to Israel.
Luke 2:39
Then, as soon as they had accomplished all that the Law required, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth.
But
John 1:7
He came as a witness, in order that he might give testimony concerning the Light--so that all might believe through him.
Luke 1:17
and he will be His forerunner in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn fathers' hearts to the children, and cause the rebellious to walk in the wisdom of the upright, to make a people perfectly ready for the lord."
Therefore
Matthew 3:6
and were baptized by him in the Jordan, making full confession of their sins.
Mark 1:3
"The voice of one crying aloud: 'In the Desert prepare a road for the Lord: Make His highways straight.'"
Luke 3:3
John went into all the district about the Jordan proclaiming a baptism of the penitent for the forgiveness of sins;
Acts 19:4
"John," he said, "administered a baptism of repentance, bidding the people believe on One who was to come after him; namely, on Jesus."