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John 1:33

WEB

33I didn’t recognize him, but he who sent me to baptize in water said to me, ‘On whomever you will see the Spirit descending and remaining on him is he who baptizes in the Holy Spirit.’

KJV

33And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.

BSB

33I myself did not know Him, but the One who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit descend and rest is He who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’

FBV

33I wouldn't have known him except he who sent me to baptize with water had told me, ‘The one you see the Spirit descend to and rest upon, he is the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’

Related Resources

The First Testimony Concerning Jesus, Part 1 (John 1:19-37) - Grace to You
The First Testimony Concerning Jesus, Part 2 (John 1:19-37) - Grace to You
Declaring and Defending the Deity of Christ (John 1) - Grace to You
20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 42) - Mike Winger
Satan Tempts Jesus EXPLAINED: The Mark Series part 4 (1:12-13) - Mike Winger
The Significance of Jesus’ Baptism (Mark 1:9–11) - Grace to You

Extra References

Acts 1:5

5For John indeed baptized in water, but you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”

Matthew 3:11

11“I indeed baptize you in water for repentance, but he who comes after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit.

Luke 3:16

16John answered them all, “I indeed baptize you with water, but he comes who is mightier than I, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to loosen. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit and fire.

Titus 3:5-6

5not by works of righteousness which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, 6whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior;

Acts 19:2-6

2He said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” They said to him, “No, we haven’t even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.”

3He said, “Into what then were you baptized?” They said, “Into John’s baptism.”

4Paul said, “John indeed baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe in the one who would come after him, that is, in Christ Jesus.”

5[+] When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 6When Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them and they spoke with other languages and prophesied.

Acts 10:44-47

44While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who heard the word. 45They of the circumcision who believed were amazed, as many as came with Peter, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was also poured out on the Gentiles. 46For they heard them speaking in other languages and magnifying God. Then Peter answered,

47“Can anyone forbid these people from being baptized with water? They have received the Holy Spirit just like us.”

John 3:34

34For he whom God has sent speaks the words of God; for God gives the Spirit without measure.

Mark 1:7-8

7He preached, saying, “After me comes he who is mightier than I, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and loosen. 8I baptized you in[+] water, but he will baptize you in the Holy Spirit.”

Acts 11:15-16

15As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them, even as on us at the beginning. 16I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, ‘John indeed baptized in water, but you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit.’

John 3:5

5Jesus answered, “Most certainly I tell you, unless one is born of water and Spirit, he can’t enter into God’s Kingdom.