John had been deeply moved as he saw Jesus bowed as a suppliant, pleading with tears for the approval of the Father. As the glory of God encircled Him, and the voice from heaven was heard, John recognized the token which God had promised. He knew that it was the world's Redeemer whom he had baptized. The Holy Spirit rested upon him, and with outstretched hand pointing to Jesus, he cried, "Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world."

Johannes havde følt sig dybt bevæget, da han så Jesus bøje sig så ydmygt og med tårer bønfalde om sin Faders bifald. Idet Guds herlighed omgav ham og røsten fra Himmelen lød, forstod Johannes det tegn, som Gud havde lovet. Han vidste, at det var verdens Frelser, som han havde døbt. Helligånden hvilede over ham, og med udrakt hånd pegede han på Jesus og udbrød: "Se Guds Lam, som bærer verdens synd!"