John 1:31 in the World English Bible
I didn’t know him, but for this reason I came baptizing in water, that he would be revealed to Israel.”
Context
30 This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me.
31 And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.
32 And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.