62 Bible Verses about John The Baptist

The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, 'A gluttonous man and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' Wisdom is justified by its actions.

For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, 'He has a demon.'

He will be great in the eyes of God. He will not drink wine or strong drink and he will be full of Holy Spirit from the time of his birth.

John the Baptist came fasting and drinking no wine and you say he has a demon.

It was the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar. Pontius Pilate was governor of Judaea. Herod served as tetrarch of Galilee. Herod's brother Philip was tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis. Lysanias was tetrarch of Abilene.

John reproved Herod the tetrarch for all the evil things he had done for he took his brother Herodias' wife.

There were prophets and teachers in the congregation at Antioch. This included: Barnabas, and Simeon called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

Herod the ruler of Galilee heard of all that was done and was very perplexed (confused) (skeptical). Some said John the Baptist was raised from the dead and that he did it.

At that time Herod, the ruler of Galilee, heard the news about Jesus.

For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, 'He has a demon.'

John the Baptist came fasting and drinking no wine and you say he has a demon.

He will be great in the eyes of God. He will not drink wine or strong drink and he will be full of Holy Spirit from the time of his birth.

The child grew and became spiritually strong. He lived in the deserts till the time came to show himself to Israel.

The child grew and became spiritually strong. He lived in the deserts till the time came to show himself to Israel.

I have seen, and have borne witness that this is the Son of God.

I say to you, of those who are born of women there is none greater than John. Yet he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

John reproved Herod the tetrarch for all the evil things he had done for he took his brother Herodias' wife.

Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near. Isaiah spoke of John when he said: He is a voice shouting in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way of Jehovah. Make his paths straight.' (Isaiah 40:3) John wore clothes made from camel's hair. He had a leather belt around his waist. He ate locusts and wild honey. read more.
People from Jerusalem, Judea, and the whole Jordan Valley went to him. They confessed their sins and were baptized by John in the Jordan River. He saw many Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism. You offspring of vipers, he said, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruit worthy of repentance! Do not presume that Abraham is your father. I tell you that God can make descendants for Abraham from these stones! The ax is ready to cut down the trees at the roots. Every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. I baptize you with water because of your repentance. He that comes after me is mightier than I. He will baptize you with Holy Spirit and fire. I am not even good enough to carry his sandals. His winnowing shovel is in his hand. He will clean his threshing floor and gather his wheat into a barn. He will then burn the husks in a fire that cannot be put out.

John said to Herod: It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife. Herodias had a grudge against John and was determined to have him killed. But Herod feared John. He knew he was a righteous and holy man so he kept him safe. That is why he listened to John but was perplexed. read more.
It was Herod's birthday. He invited his lords, the military commanders, and the prominent men of Galilee to supper. When the daughter of Herodias danced for Herod and his guests, she pleased him so much he promised her anything she desired. He pledged to her, Whatever you ask of me, I will give it to you, up to half of my kingdom. She asked her mother, What should I ask? And the mother said: The head of John the Baptist. At once she went to the king and asked: Will you give me the head of John the Baptist on a platter. The king was very sorry. Even so he kept his promise to her. He did not turn her down. This also showed his dinner guests he was a man of his word. He immediately commanded his guard to behead John the Baptist and bring his head to him. He brought his head on a platter and gave it to the young lady. In turn she gave it to her mother.

He told the crowds that came to be baptized by him: You offspring of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Produce fruit that is worthy of repentance. Do not say we have Abraham for our father. I tell you, that God is able to make these stones into children for Abraham. The axe is now at the root of the trees. Every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown in to the fire.

On the eighth day they circumcised the child. They planned to call him Zechariah, after the name of the father.

The child grew and became spiritually strong. He lived in the deserts till the time came to show himself to Israel.

I have seen, and have borne witness that this is the Son of God.

The child grew and became spiritually strong. He lived in the deserts till the time came to show himself to Israel.

But Herod feared John. He knew he was a righteous and holy man so he kept him safe. That is why he listened to John but was perplexed.

I did not know him. I came baptizing in water so that everyone in Israel will come to know him.

I need to be baptized by you, John said. Why are you coming to me?

John answered, saying to them: I baptize you with water. He is coming who is mightier than I. I am not worthy to untie his shoelaces. He will baptize you in Holy Spirit and in fire.

He told the people: The man who comes after me is greater than I am. I am not worthy to stoop down and untie his shoes.

I need to be baptized by you, John said. Why are you coming to me?

I need to be baptized by you, John said. Why are you coming to me?

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.

Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed. Her sin has been paid for and she has received double for all her sins from Jehovah's hand. A voice of one calling: In the wilderness prepare the way for Jehovah. Make straight in the desert a highway for our God. read more.
Every valley will be raised up! Every mountain and hill made low. The rough ground will become level and the rugged places a plain.

John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming: Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near. Isaiah spoke of John when he said: He is a voice shouting in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way of Jehovah. Make his paths straight.' (Isaiah 40:3)

When these men left, Jesus spoke to the crowds about John. What did you go into the wilderness to find? Did you look for a reed shaken by the wind? What did you expect to see, a man clothed in fancy clothes? Those who wear fancy clothes are in king's houses. Did you go to see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and much more than a prophet! read more.
This is he of whom it is written: 'Behold, I send my messenger ahead of you. He will prepare the way for you.' I tell you, there is none, born of women, greater then John the Baptist. Yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

The beginning of the good news about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. The prophet Isaiah wrote: I am sending my messenger ahead of you to prepare your way. The voice of one crying in the wilderness, prepare the way of Jehovah (YHWH), make his paths straight. (Isaiah 40:3)

John baptized with water; but you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit in a few days, He said.

Then I remembered what the Lord said, 'John indeed baptized with water. However you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.'

John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming: Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near. Isaiah spoke of John when he said: He is a voice shouting in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way of Jehovah. Make his paths straight.' (Isaiah 40:3) read more.
John wore clothes made from camel's hair. He had a leather belt around his waist. He ate locusts and wild honey. People from Jerusalem, Judea, and the whole Jordan Valley went to him. They confessed their sins and were baptized by John in the Jordan River. He saw many Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism. You offspring of vipers, he said, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruit worthy of repentance! Do not presume that Abraham is your father. I tell you that God can make descendants for Abraham from these stones! The ax is ready to cut down the trees at the roots. Every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. I baptize you with water because of your repentance. He that comes after me is mightier than I. He will baptize you with Holy Spirit and fire. I am not even good enough to carry his sandals.

He told the people: The man who comes after me is greater than I am. I am not worthy to stoop down and untie his shoes. I baptized (immersed) you with water, but he will baptize (Greek: baptizo: immerse, submerge) you with Holy Spirit.

John answered, saying to them: I baptize you with water. He is coming who is mightier than I. I am not worthy to untie his shoelaces. He will baptize you in Holy Spirit and in fire.

The next day he saw Jesus coming to him. He boldly declared: Behold! The Lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world!

He looked at Jesus as he walked, and said: Behold, the Lamb of God!

Many came to him and they said: John indeed did not perform a single miracle. Yet everything John said about this man was true.

You bear witness that I said I am not the Christ. I have been sent before him. He that has the bride is the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom stands and listens to him. He rejoices greatly because he hears the bridegroom's voice. This fills me with joy. He must increase and I must decrease. read more.
He who comes from above is above all. He who is of the earth belongs to the earth and speaks from an earthly viewpoint. He who comes from heaven is superior. He testifies about what he has seen and heard, but no man accepts his testimony. He who receives his testimony confirms by his seal that God is true. For he whom God has sent speaks the words of God. God does not give the spirit by measure. The Father loves the Son and has given all things into his hand. He who puts active faith in the Son has everlasting life. He who disobeys* the Son will not see life for the wrath of God remains upon him. (*Greek: apeitheo: willfully disobey, not having faith)

You sent people to John the Baptist and he has witnessed about the truth.

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)

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.

This is he of whom it is written: 'Behold, I send my messenger ahead of you. He will prepare the way for you.'

Your child will be called the prophet of the Most High. You will go in advance of Jehovah God to make his ways ready. (Malachi 3:1)

He asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, His name is John. They were all amazed. Immediately his tongue loosed, his mouth opened and he spoke, blessing God. Everyone nearby was in fear. These accounts spread abroad throughout all the hill country of Judea. read more.
All that heard them wondered in their heart, saying, What will this child be? For the hand of Jehovah was with him. His father Zechariah was filled with Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying, Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel. He has visited his people and brought them redemption. (Psalm 72:18) He raised up a horn of salvation (power of deliverance) for us in the house of his servant David He spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets from ages past. He provided salvation from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us. He shows mercy towards our fathers and remembers his holy covenant. It was the oath he spoke to Abraham our father. He gave us deliverance out of the hand of our enemies so we could serve him without fear. May we serve in holiness and righteousness before him all our days. Your child will be called the prophet of the Most High. You will go in advance of Jehovah God to make his ways ready. (Malachi 3:1)

God sent a man named John. (Malachi 3:1) He came to tell (witness) (testify) about the light and help people have faith. Not being the light he came to give a witness of it. read more.
The true light, which gives light to every man, came into the world. (Isaiah 49:6) The world was made through him. He was in the world and the world did not recognize him. He came to his own. They did not receive him! He gave the right to become children of God to all who received him. Even to those who believe in his name. They were born from God. It was not from blood, or the will of the flesh, or the will of man. The Word [Jesus] became flesh (a human being) and lived with us. We saw the glory of the only begotten son from the Father. He was full of loving-kindness and truth. John spoke about him and declared: He is the one I said would come after me. He is greater than I am because he lived before me.

John answered: A man can receive nothing unless it is given to him from heaven. You bear witness that I said I am not the Christ. I have been sent before him.

You sent people to John the Baptist and he has witnessed about the truth. The testimony I receive is not from man. However I say these things that you may be saved. He was the lamp that burns and shines. You were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.

I tell you, there is none, born of women, greater then John the Baptist. Yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

After John's disciples departed he told the crowd about John: What did you go into the wilderness to find? Was it a reed shaken with the wind? What did you go to see, a man clothed in fancy clothes? Only kings dress in fancy clothes. What did you go out to see, a prophet? Yes I tell you and much more than a prophet. read more.
This is he of whom it is written, Behold I send my messenger before you. He will prepare a way before you.

For John had said to him: It is not lawful for you to have her.

He saw many Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism. You offspring of vipers, he said, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

I say to you, of those who are born of women there is none greater than John. Yet he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

I tell you, there is none, born of women, greater then John the Baptist. Yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

He told the people: The man who comes after me is greater than I am. I am not worthy to stoop down and untie his shoes.

John gave his witness even as Jewish authorities sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem. They asked him: Who are you? He said: I am not the Christ. They asked him: Are you Elijah? He said: I am not. Are you the prophet? He answered: No. read more.
They said to him: Who are you? We need to know so we can tell the ones who sent us. He said: I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness. Isaiah the prophet said: 'Make straight the way of Jehovah (YHWH).' (Isaiah 40:3)

He gave the order to behead John in prison.

Jesus answered emphatically: This is the proper way to do everything that God requires. This is the way it must be!

John wore clothes made from camel's hair. He had a leather belt around his waist. He ate locusts and wild honey.

Many came to him and they said: John indeed did not perform a single miracle. Yet everything John said about this man was true.

He was the lamp that burns and shines. You were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.

But Herod feared John. He knew he was a righteous and holy man so he kept him safe. That is why he listened to John but was perplexed.

People from the province of Judea and the city of Jerusalem went out to hear John. They confessed their sins and he baptized them in the Jordan River.

I need to be baptized by you, John said. Why are you coming to me?

I say to you, of those who are born of women there is none greater than John. Yet he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

John said to Herod: It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife. Herodias had a grudge against John and was determined to have him killed. But Herod feared John. He knew he was a righteous and holy man so he kept him safe. That is why he listened to John but was perplexed. read more.
It was Herod's birthday. He invited his lords, the military commanders, and the prominent men of Galilee to supper. When the daughter of Herodias danced for Herod and his guests, she pleased him so much he promised her anything she desired. He pledged to her, Whatever you ask of me, I will give it to you, up to half of my kingdom. She asked her mother, What should I ask? And the mother said: The head of John the Baptist. At once she went to the king and asked: Will you give me the head of John the Baptist on a platter. The king was very sorry. Even so he kept his promise to her. He did not turn her down. This also showed his dinner guests he was a man of his word. He immediately commanded his guard to behead John the Baptist and bring his head to him. He brought his head on a platter and gave it to the young lady. In turn she gave it to her mother.

He immediately commanded his guard to behead John the Baptist and bring his head to him.

I did not know him. I came baptizing in water so that everyone in Israel will come to know him.

For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, 'He has a demon.'

He will be great in the eyes of God. He will not drink wine or strong drink and he will be full of Holy Spirit from the time of his birth.

John the Baptist came fasting and drinking no wine and you say he has a demon.

Jesus answered emphatically: This is the proper way to do everything that God requires. This is the way it must be!

While in prison, John heard news of what Christ was doing. He sent his disciples.

For Herod captured John and locked him in prison for the sake of Herodias his wife. She was his brother Philip's wife before he married her.

Herod locked John in prison to please Herodias, his brother Philip's wife. For John had said to him: It is not lawful for you to have her. Herod wanted to put him to death but he feared the people since they believed John was a prophet. read more.
It was Herod's birthday. The daughter of Herodias danced for him and pleased him. So he promised with an oath to give her anything she wanted. Prompted by her mother, she said: Give me John the Baptist's head on a platter. The king was grieved. He gave his oath and many were watching so he commanded that it be done. He gave the order to behead John in prison. His head was brought on a platter to the young lady. She in turn gave it to her mother. John the Baptist's disciples took the corpse and buried him, and then came and told Jesus.

He added this also to them all. He locked up John in prison.

I say to you, of those who are born of women there is none greater than John. Yet he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

I say to you, of those who are born of women there is none greater than John. Yet he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

I have seen, and have borne witness that this is the Son of God.

The child grew and became spiritually strong. He lived in the deserts till the time came to show himself to Israel.

He immediately commanded his guard to behead John the Baptist and bring his head to him.

I say to you, of those who are born of women there is none greater than John. Yet he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.