I have seen (εωρακα). Present perfect active of οραω. John repeats the statement of verse 32 (τεθεαμα).

Have borne …

The same said ... - This was the sign by which he was to know the Messiah. He was to see the Spirit descending like a dove and abiding on …

And I saw and bare record.—Better, and I have seen and have borne witness, as in John 1:32. The result of person…

Of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias. And they which were sent were of the Pharisees.…

St. John Chrysostom: After John made a declaration so astonishing to all his hearers—namely, that the One he pointed out Himse…

The second aspect of John’s witne to Jesus (see comment on v.29) concerned the title “Son of God.” This aspect was related to the work of the Holy …

I saw and testified. He means that what he declares is not doubtful; because God was pleased to make him fully and thoroughly acquainted w…

And I saw
The Spirit descending from heaven as a dove, and lighting upon Jesus, and remaining some time on him; this…

John saw Jesus coming to him and pointed him out as the Lamb of God. The paschal lamb, in the shedding and sprinkling of its blood, the roasting an…

1. Previously, John had testified about Christ when he was questioned. Here, he gives a voluntary testimony.

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