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John 1:21 ยท KJV

"And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No."

King James Version

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Passage Context

19And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou?
20And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ.
21And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No.
22Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself?
23He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias.

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Reflection Questions

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What expectations do you have of Jesus?

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How do you respond to questions about your faith?

3

When have you felt misunderstood in your beliefs?

Life Application

identity

Be clear about your identity in Christ, even when questioned.

communication

Engage in conversations about faith with confidence and clarity.

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John the BaptistNT

John the Baptist was a prophetic figure who preached repentance and baptized Jesus, heralding the coming of the Messiah.

First appearance: Matthew 3:1

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