John 1:31 in the King James Version
And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.
Context
30 This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who is preferred before me, for he was before me.’
31 I didn’t know him, but for this reason I came baptizing in water, that he would be revealed to Israel.”
32 John testified, saying, “I have seen the Spirit descending like a dove out of heaven, and it remained on him.