Now viewing scripture range from the book of John chapter 3:24 through chapter 3:28...
24 For John was not yet cast into prison.
25 Then there arose a question between some of John's disciples and the Jews about purifying.
27 John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven.
28 Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him.