NARRATOR: John caught sight of Jesus coming toward him and exclaimed:
JOHN THE BAPTIST: Look there! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! It is he of whom I said: “After me is to come a man who ranks ahead of me, because he was before me.” I confess I did not recognize him, though the very reason I came baptizing with water was that he might be revealed to Israel.
NARRATOR: John also gave this testimony:
JOHN THE BAPTIST: I saw the Spirit descend like a dove from the sky, and come to rest on him. But, as I say, I did not recognize him. The one who sent me to baptize with water told me, “When you see the Spirit descend and rest on someone, it is he who is to baptize with the Holy Spirit.” Now I have seen for myself and have testified, “This is God’s chosen one.”
John 1.29-34
Sunday Readings: Isaiah 49.3,5-6 1 Corinthians 1.1-3 John 1.29-34