John 4:2

(Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)

Cross-reference

John 3:22 Parallel

John 3:22 states Jesus was baptizing — this verse clarifies it was actually his disciples doing it.

Acts 10:48 Parallel

Acts 10:48 shows Peter commanding baptism — extending the practice that Jesus' disciples performed here.

In 1 Corinthians 1:13-17, Paul downplays his own baptizing — reinforcing that the focus is on the gospel, not the baptizer.

In 1 Corinthians 1:17, Paul states Christ sent him to preach, not baptize — echoing the distinction that Jesus himself did not baptize.