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John the Baptist in the Bible
Who was John the Baptist? Bible verses about John — his birth, ministry preaching repentance, baptism of Jesus, and death. Account from all four Gospels.
What does the Bible say about john the baptist?
The Bible addresses john the baptist with deep compassion and clarity. From the Psalms to the words of Jesus, Scripture meets you in this exact feeling and offers comfort, strength, and direction. Here are the most powerful verses — each chosen because they speak directly to what you're going through.
Most Powerful Verses
Matthew 11:11
“Most certainly I tell you, among those who are born of women there has not arisen anyone greater than John the Baptizer; yet he who is least in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater than he.”
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Luke 20:4
“the baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men?"”
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Mark 11:30
“The baptism of John--was it from heaven, or from men? Answer me."”
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Acts 4:13
“Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and had perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled. They recognized that they had been with Jesus.”
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John 5:36
“But the testimony which I have is greater than that of John, for the works which the Father gave me to accomplish, the very works that I do, testify about me, that the Father has sent me.”
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Luke 16:16
“The law and the prophets were until John. From that time the Good News of the Kingdom of God is preached, and everyone is forcing his way into it.”
Luke 7:33
“For John the Baptizer came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, 'He has a demon.'”
Mark 6:24
“She went out, and said to her mother, "What shall I ask?" She said, "The head of John the Baptizer."”
Mark 1:9
“It happened in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan.”
Luke 9:9
“Herod said, "John I beheaded, but who is this, about whom I hear such things?" He sought to see him.”
Mark 3:17
“James the son of Zebedee; John, the brother of James, and he surnamed them Boanerges, which means, Sons of Thunder;”
Matthew 14:8
“She, being prompted by her mother, said, "Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptizer."”
Matthew 11:13
“For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.”
John 10:41
“Many came to him. They said, "John indeed did no sign, but everything that John said about this man is true."”
Luke 11:1
“It happened, that when he finished praying in a certain place, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John also taught his disciples."”
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Luke 7:20 — “When the men had come to him, they said, "John the Baptizer has sent us to you, saying, 'Are you he ...”
John 5:33 — “You have sent to John, and he has testified to the truth....”
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