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Give us an answer to take back to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?&#8221 <a href="/nlt/john/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> “Then who are you? We need an answer for those who sent us. What do you have to say about yourself?” <a href="/esv/john/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> So they said to him, “Who are you? We need to give an answer to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?” <a href="/bsb/john/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So they said to him, “Who are you? We need an answer for those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?” <a href="/blb/john/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore they said to him, "Who are you, that we might give an answer to those having sent us? What do you say about yourself?" <a href="/kjv/john/1.htm">King James Bible</a> Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself? <a href="/nkjv/john/1.htm">New King James Version</a> Then they said to him, “Who are you, that we may give an answer to those who sent us? What do you say about yourself?” <a href="/nasb_/john/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then they said to him, “Who are you? Tell us, so that we may give an answer to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?” <a href="/nasb/john/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then they said to him, &#8220Who are you, so that we may give an answer to those who sent us? What do you say about yourself?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/john/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> They said then to him, “Who are you, so that we may give an answer to those who sent us? What do you say about yourself?” <a href="/lsb/john/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Therefore, they said to him, “Who are you, so that we may give an answer to those who sent us? What do you say about yourself?” <a href="/amp/john/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then they said to him, “Who are you? Tell us, so that we may give an answer to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?” <a href="/csb/john/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “Who are you, then? ” they asked. “We need to give an answer to those who sent us. What can you tell us about yourself? ” <a href="/hcsb/john/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Who are you, then?&#8221 they asked. &#8220We need to give an answer to those who sent us. What can you tell us about yourself?&#8221 <a href="/asv/john/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> They said therefore unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself? <a href="/cev/john/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Finally, they said, "Who are you then? We have to give an answer to the ones who sent us. Tell us who you are!" <a href="/erv/john/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> They said therefore unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself? <a href="/gwt/john/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So they asked him, "Who are you? Tell us so that we can take an answer back to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?" <a href="/gnt/john/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Then tell us who you are," they said. "We have to take an answer back to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?" <a href="/isv/john/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Who are you?" they asked him. "We must give an answer to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?" <a href="/msb/john/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So they said to him, ?Who are you? We need an answer for those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?? <a href="/net/john/1.htm">NET Bible</a> Then they said to him, "Who are you? Tell us so that we can give an answer to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?" <a href="/nheb/john/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They said therefore to him, "Who are you? Give us an answer to take back to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?" <a href="/wbt/john/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then said they to him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself? <a href="/wey/john/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So they pressed the question. "Who are you?" they said--"that we may take an answer to those who sent us. What account do you give of yourself?" <a href="/web/john/1.htm">World English Bible</a> They said therefore to him, “Who are you? Give us an answer to take back to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Then they said to him, “Who are you, that we may give an answer to those sending us? What do you say concerning yourself?” <a href="/blb/john/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore they said to him, "Who are you, that we might give an answer to those having sent us? What do you say about yourself?" <a href="/ylt/john/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> They said then to him, 'Who art thou, that we may give an answer to those sending us? what dost thou say concerning thyself?' <a href="/slt/john/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Then said they to him, Who art thou? that we might give answer to them having sent us. What sayest thou for thyself?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> They said therefore unto him: Who art thou, that we may give an answer to them that sent us? What sayest thou of thyself? <a href="/cpdv/john/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, they said to him: “Who are you, so that we may give an answer to those who sent us? What do you say about yourself?” <a href="/nabre/john/1.htm">New American Bible</a> So they said to him, “Who are you, so we can give an answer to those who sent us? What do you have to say for yourself?” <a href="/nrsvce/john/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then they said to him, “Who are you? Let us have an answer for those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then they said to him, Who are you? so that we may give an answer to those who sent us. What do you say concerning yourself? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And they said to him, “And who are you? Tell us that we may give a statement to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> They then said to him: Who are you? that we may give an answer to those who sent us; what say you of yourself? <a href="/godbey/john/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And he responded, No. Then they said to him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to those having sent us. What do you say concerning yourself? <a href="/haweis/john/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then said they to him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to those who sent us: What description givest thou of thyself? <a href="/mace/john/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> said they to him, who then art thou? that we may give an answer to those that sent us: what sayst thou of thy self? <a href="/wey/john/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So they pressed the question. "Who are you?" they said--"that we may take an answer to those who sent us. What account do you give of yourself?" <a href="/worrell/john/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> They said therefore, to him, "Who are you? that we may give an answer to those who sent us. What do you say concerning yourself?" <a href="/worsley/john/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Therefore said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us: What dost thou say of thy self? <a href="/parallel/john/1-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=156" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/1.htm">The Mission of John the Baptist</a> …21“Then who are you?” they inquired. “Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.” 22<a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">So</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: Eipan (V-AIA-3P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">they said</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to him,</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: Tis (IPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">“Who</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ei (V-PIA-2S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">are you?</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that."></a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: dōmen (V-ASA-1P) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">We need</a> <a href="/greek/612.htm" title="612: apokrisin (N-AFS) -- An answer, reply. From apokrinomai; a response.">an answer</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">for those</a> <a href="/greek/3992.htm" title="3992: pempsasin (V-APA-DMP) -- To send, transmit, permit to go, put forth. ">who sent</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmas (PPro-A1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">us.</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: ti (IPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">What</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legeis (V-PIA-2S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">do you say</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">about</a> <a href="/greek/4572.htm" title="4572: seautou (PPro-GM2S) -- Of yourself. ">yourself?”</a> 23John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet: “I am a voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way for the Lord.’ ”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">Isaiah 40:3</a> A voice of one calling: “Prepare the way for the LORD in the wilderness; make a straight highway for our God in the desert. <a href="/malachi/3-1.htm">Malachi 3:1</a> “Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/matthew/3-3.htm">Matthew 3:3</a> This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’” <a href="/mark/1-3.htm">Mark 1:3</a> “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’” <a href="/luke/3-4.htm">Luke 3:4</a> as it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him. <a href="/john/1-19.htm">John 1:19-21</a> And this was John’s testimony when the Jews of Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him, “Who are you?” / He did not refuse to confess, but openly declared, “I am not the Christ.” / “Then who are you?” they inquired. “Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.” <a href="/john/1-23.htm">John 1:23</a> John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet: “I am a voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way for the Lord.’” <a href="/john/1-25.htm">John 1:25</a> asked him, “Why then do you baptize, if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?” <a href="/john/5-33.htm">John 5:33</a> You have sent to John, and he has testified to the truth. <a href="/john/8-25.htm">John 8:25</a> “Who are You?” they asked. “Just what I have been telling you from the beginning,” Jesus replied. <a href="/matthew/11-9.htm">Matthew 11:9-11</a> What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. / This is the one about whom it is written: ‘Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way before You.’ / Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has risen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet even the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. <a href="/mark/11-29.htm">Mark 11:29-30</a> “I will ask you one question,” Jesus replied, “and if you answer Me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things. / John’s baptism—was it from heaven or from men? Answer Me!” <a href="/luke/7-26.htm">Luke 7:26-28</a> What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. / This is the one about whom it is written: ‘Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way before You.’ / I tell you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John, yet even the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.” <a href="/acts/13-25.htm">Acts 13:25</a> As John was completing his course, he said, ‘Who do you suppose I am? I am not that One. But there is One coming after me whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.’ <a href="/acts/19-4.htm">Acts 19:4</a> Paul explained: “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the One coming after him, that is, in Jesus.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then said they to him, Who are you? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What say you of yourself?that.<a href="/2_samuel/24-13.htm">2 Samuel 24:13</a> So Gad came to David, and told him, and said unto him, Shall seven years of famine come unto thee in thy land? or wilt thou flee three months before thine enemies, while they pursue thee? or that there be three days' pestilence in thy land? now advise, and see what answer I shall return to him that sent me.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/24-35.htm">Account</a> <a href="/luke/20-32.htm">Finally</a> <a href="/luke/24-29.htm">Pressed</a> <a href="/john/1-19.htm">Question</a> <a href="/luke/24-49.htm">Sending</a> <a href="/luke/23-39.htm">Thyself</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/3-29.htm">Account</a> <a href="/john/7-45.htm">Finally</a> <a href="/john/16-30.htm">Pressed</a> <a href="/john/1-25.htm">Question</a> <a href="/john/2-15.htm">Sending</a> <a href="/john/7-4.htm">Thyself</a><div class="vheading2">John 1</div>1. <a href="/john/1-1.htm">The divinity, humanity, office, and incarnation of Jesus Christ.</a> 15. <a href="/john/1-15.htm">The testimony of John.</a> 39. <a href="/john/1-39.htm">The calling of Simon and Andrew, Philip and Nathanael</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>So they said to him, “Who are you? This question is posed by the priests and Levites sent from Jerusalem to John the Baptist. It reflects the religious leaders' concern about John's identity and authority. In the context of first-century Judea, many were anticipating the arrival of the Messiah, and John's ministry of baptism and repentance had stirred significant interest. The question echoes the broader theme of identity and authority found throughout the Gospel of John, where Jesus' identity is progressively revealed.We need an answer for those who sent us. The religious leaders were under pressure to report back to the Sanhedrin, the ruling council in Jerusalem. This reflects the hierarchical structure of Jewish religious authority at the time, where the Sanhedrin held significant power and influence. The need for an answer underscores the urgency and importance of John's activities, which were seen as potentially messianic or prophetic, thus requiring official scrutiny.What do you say about yourself?” This question invites John the Baptist to clarify his role and mission. It highlights the theme of testimony, which is central to the Gospel of John. John the Baptist's response, which follows in the subsequent verses, emphasizes his role as a forerunner to Christ, fulfilling the prophecy of <a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">Isaiah 40:3</a>. This question also sets the stage for John's declaration of Jesus as the Lamb of God, pointing to the fulfillment of Old Testament sacrificial imagery and messianic prophecy.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a> A key prophetic figure who prepared the way for Jesus Christ. Known for his baptism of repentance and his role in identifying Jesus as the Messiah. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_priests_and_levites.htm">The Priests and Levites</a> Religious leaders sent from Jerusalem to question John the Baptist about his identity and authority. They were concerned with maintaining religious order and authority. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The central city of Jewish worship and religious authority, from where the priests and Levites were sent. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness.htm">The Wilderness</a> The setting where John the Baptist conducted his ministry, symbolizing a place of spiritual preparation and encounter with God. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_pharisees.htm">The Pharisees</a> A religious sect known for strict adherence to the Law. They were often in opposition to Jesus and His teachings, and they were part of the group questioning John.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/i/identity_in_christ.htm">Identity in Christ</a> Just as John the Baptist knew his role and identity in God's plan, believers are called to understand and embrace their identity in Christ. <a href="/topical/w/witnessing_with_humility.htm">Witnessing with Humility</a> John the Baptist's response to the religious leaders was marked by humility and clarity. Christians are encouraged to witness about Christ with the same humility and confidence. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_christ's_coming.htm">Preparation for Christ's Coming</a> John the Baptist's ministry was about preparing hearts for Jesus. Believers today are called to prepare their hearts and the hearts of others for Christ's return. <a href="/topical/a/answering_questions_of_faith.htm">Answering Questions of Faith</a> Like John, Christians should be ready to give an answer for their faith, rooted in Scripture and personal testimony. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_prophecy.htm">Role of Prophecy</a> Understanding the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies in the New Testament strengthens faith and provides a deeper understanding of God's redemptive plan.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 1</a> <a href="/q/how_does_matt_5_22_align_with_john_2_15.htm">Matthew 5:22 - How does equating anger with murder align with other biblical texts where anger seems acceptable (e.g., John 2:15)?</a> <a href="/q/is_there_evidence_for_john_9_18-23.htm">In John 9:18-23, is there any historical or external evidence that confirms the parents' testimony?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_james_4_2-3_explain_unanswered_prayers.htm">How does James 4:2-3 reconcile the promise of answered prayer with the many unanswered prayers observed in reality?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_indescribable_gift.htm">Will you come, Lord Jesus?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(22) That we may give an answer.--He has given the "No" to all the ideas they had formed of him. There is nothing left to them but to draw the definite statement from himself, or to return to their senders empty handed.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 22, 23. - (2) He defines his position, positively. Verse 22. - They said therefore (note the demonstrative force of οϋν) to him (as a consequence of his repeated threefold negative), Who art thou? Explain yourself, that we may give an answer to those who sent us (see note, <a href="/john/20-21.htm">John 20:21</a>, on the two verbs ἀποστέλλω and πέμπω); What sayest thou concerning thyself? Our suppositions about thee are all repudiated one by one, hast thou any information to render to the supreme court of judicature? <a href="/commentaries/john/1-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>So οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. they said Εἶπαν (Eipan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. to him, αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “Who Τίς (Tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. are you? εἶ (ei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. We need δῶμεν (dōmen) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. an answer ἀπόκρισιν (apokrisin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_612.htm">Strong's 612: </a> An answer, reply. From apokrinomai; a response. for those τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. who sent πέμψασιν (pempsasin) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3992.htm">Strong's 3992: </a> To send, transmit, permit to go, put forth. us. ἡμᾶς (hēmas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. What τί (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. do you say λέγεις (legeis) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. about περὶ (peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. yourself?” σεαυτοῦ (seautou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4572.htm">Strong's 4572: </a> Of yourself. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/john/1-22.htm">John 1:22 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/john/1-22.htm">John 1:22 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/john/1-22.htm">John 1:22 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/john/1-22.htm">John 1:22 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/john/1-22.htm">John 1:22 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/john/1-22.htm">John 1:22 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/john/1-22.htm">John 1:22 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/john/1-22.htm">John 1:22 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/john/1-22.htm">John 1:22 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/john/1-22.htm">John 1:22 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/john/1-22.htm">NT Gospels: John 1:22 They said therefore to him Who (Jhn Jo Jn) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/john/1-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="John 1:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="John 1:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/john/1-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="John 1:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="John 1:23" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>