John.1.31

I knew nothing about who he was--only this: that my task has been to get Israel ready to recognize him as the God-Revealer. That is why I came here baptizing with water, giving you a good bath and scrubbing sins from your life so you can get a fresh start with God."

John.1.31

I myself did not know him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that he might be revealed to Israel."

John.1.31

I did not know Him; but that He should be revealed to Israel, therefore I came baptizing with water."

John.1.31

I didn't know he was the one, but I have been baptizing with water in order to point him out to Israel."