Parallel Verses
NET Bible
Then John testified, "I saw the Spirit descending like a dove from heaven, and it remained on him.
New American Standard Bible
John
King James Version
And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.
Holman Bible
And John testified, “I watched the Spirit
International Standard Version
John also testified, "I saw the Spirit coming down from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him.
A Conservative Version
And John testified, saying, I have seen the Spirit descending like a dove out of heaven, and it remained upon him.
American Standard Version
And John bare witness, saying, I have beheld the Spirit descending as a dove out of heaven; and it abode upon him.
Amplified
John gave [further] evidence [testifying officially for the record, with validity and relevance], saying, “I have seen the
An Understandable Version
So, John gave his testimony, saying, "I have seen the Holy Spirit descending as a dove out of heaven, and it remained on Him.
Anderson New Testament
And John testified, saying: I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him.
Bible in Basic English
And John gave this witness, saying, I saw the Spirit coming down from heaven like a dove and resting on him.
Common New Testament
And John bore witness, "I saw the Spirit descend as a dove from heaven, and it remained on him.
Daniel Mace New Testament
and John testified, saying, I saw the spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.
Darby Translation
And John bore witness, saying, I beheld the Spirit descending as a dove from heaven, and it abode upon him.
Godbey New Testament
And John testified saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and remained on Him.
John Wesley New Testament
And John testified, saying, I saw the Spirit descending like a dove, and it abode upon him.
Julia Smith Translation
And John testified, saying, That I have seen the Spirit descending as a dove from heaven, and it remained up on him.
King James 2000
And John bore record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And John testified, saying, "I have seen the Spirit descending like a dove from heaven and remaining upon him.
Modern King James verseion
And John bore record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from Heaven like a dove, and He abode on Him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And John bare record, saying, "I saw the spirit descend from heaven, like unto a dove, and abide upon him, and I knew him not:
Moffatt New Testament
And John bore this testimony also: "I saw the Spirit descend like a dove from heaven and rest on him.
Montgomery New Testament
John also bore this testimony, saying. "I saw the Spirit like a dove descend from heaven and rest upon him.
New Heart English Bible
And John testified, saying, "I saw the Spirit descending like a dove out of heaven, and it remained on him.
Noyes New Testament
And John bore witness, saying, I have seen the Spirit descending as a dove from heaven, and it abode upon him.
Sawyer New Testament
And John testified saying, I saw the Spirit descend like a dove from heaven, and it remained on him.
The Emphasized Bible
And John bare witness, saying - I have gazed upon the Spirit, descending like a dove, out of heaven, - and it abode upon him.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
And John bore witness, saying, I saw the Spirit descending as a dove from heaven, and it rested upon him.
Twentieth Century New Testament
John also made this statement--"I have seen the Spirit descending as a dove out of the heavens, and it remained upon him.
Webster
And John bore testimony, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.
Weymouth New Testament
John also gave testimony by stating: "I have seen the Spirit coming down like a dove out of Heaven; and it remained upon Him.
Williams New Testament
Then John gave this testimony: "I saw the Spirit coming down from heaven like a dove, and it remained on Him.
World English Bible
John testified, saying, "I have seen the Spirit descending like a dove out of heaven, and it remained on him.
Worrell New Testament
And John testified, saying, "I have beheld the Spirit descending as a dove out of Heaven, and He abode upon Him.
Worsley New Testament
And John testified saying, I saw the Spirit descending like a dove from heaven, and it abode upon Him.
Youngs Literal Translation
And John testified, saying -- 'I have seen the Spirit coming down, as a dove, out of heaven, and it remained on him;
Themes
Baptism » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit
Baptism » What john the baptist baptized with
Doves » Illustrative » Of the holy ghost
turtle Dove » Symbolical » Of the holy spirit
The high priest » Typified Christ in » His appointment
Holy spirit » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Christ baptized with
Holy spirit » Baptism of » Christ baptised with
Holy spirit » The descention of the holy spirit
Jesus Christ » History of » Testimony of john the baptist concerning (at bethabara)
John » Testifies to the messiahship of jesus
John the baptist » What john the baptist baptized with
special divine Manifestations » The holy spirit in the form of a dove
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Christ baptized with
Spirit » Upon Christ » Christ baptized with
Topics
Interlinear
Martureo
Pneuma
Katabaino
References
Easton
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 36 Translations in John 1:32
Verse Info
Context Readings
John The Baptist Testifies To Jesus
31 I did not recognize him, but I came baptizing with water so that he could be revealed to Israel." 32 Then John testified, "I saw the Spirit descending like a dove from heaven, and it remained on him. 33 And I did not recognize him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water said to me, 'The one on whom you see the Spirit descending and remaining -- this is the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.'
Names
Cross References
Matthew 3:16
After Jesus was baptized, just as he was coming up out of the water, the heavens opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming on him.
Mark 1:10
And just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens splitting apart and the Spirit descending on him like a dove.
Luke 3:22
and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, "You are my one dear Son; in you I take great delight."
John 1:7
He came as a witness to testify about the light, so that everyone might believe through him.
John 5:32
There is another who testifies about me, and I know the testimony he testifies about me is true.