31 I myself did not know him, but for this purpose I came baptizing with water, that he might be revealed to Israel.”

31 And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.

31 I did not recognize him as the Messiah, but I have been baptizing with water so that he might be revealed to Israel.”

31 I did not know Him; but that He should be revealed to Israel, therefore I came baptizing with water.”

31 Even I did not know who he was, although I came baptizing with water so that the people of Israel would know who he is.”

31 And I knew him not; but that he should be made manifest to Israel, for this cause came I baptizing in water.

31 and I knew him not; but that he might be manifested to Israel, therefore have I come baptising with water.

31 I didn’t know who he was. However, I came to baptize with water to show him to the people of Israel.” 

31 I didn’t know Him, but I came baptizing with water so He might be revealed to Israel.”

31 I myself did not know him; but I came baptizing with water for this reason, that he might be revealed to Israel.”

31 And I did not know him, but in order that he could be revealed to Israel, because of this I came baptizing with water.”

31 I did not know him. But God wants to make it clear to Israel who this person is. That’s the reason I came baptizing with water.”

31 “I did not recognize Him, but so that He might be manifested to Israel, I came baptizing in water.”