John 1:36 Meaning and Explanation
“And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God!”
King James Version (KJV)
Read this verse in context with translation switching:
Read Full Chapter →Watching Jesus walk by, John again proclaims him the Lamb of God.
What Does John 1:36 Mean?
John repeats the announcement of the day before, shorter now and aimed at the two beside him: behold the Lamb of God. This time there is no sermon attached, no explanation of sin carried away, only a steady gaze, looking upon Jesus as he walked, and a word that directs others to look with him.
It is the last great act of John's ministry in this chapter: turning his own disciples toward Christ and away from himself. A teacher of God succeeds when his students leave him for Jesus. Here is the heart of all witness, not pressure but direction: a look, a word, behold him. Some sentences need only be said twice before everything changes.
Frequently Asked Questions About John 1:36
What does John 1:36 mean?
Watching Jesus walk by, John again proclaims him the Lamb of God.