John 1:27
He is coming after me, but I am not even worthy to untie his sandals.”
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In Context
26John replied, “I baptize with water, but standing among you is someone you don't know.
28This all happened in Bethany beyond the Jordan, where John was baptizing.
Cross References
Matthew 3:11Yes, I baptize you in water to show repentance, but after me is coming one who is greater than I am. I'm not worthy even to remove his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
Luke 3:16John replied and explained to everybody: “Yes, I am baptizing you in water. But the one who is coming is more important than me, and I'm not worthy to undo his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
John 1:30This is the one I was talking about when I said, ‘A man who is coming after me is more important than me, for before I ever existed he already was.’
Matthew Henry on John 1:20-29
John's Testimony to Christ; John Examined by the Priests. 19 And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou? 20 And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ. 21 And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No. 22 Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself? 23 He said, I am the voice of one… Read the whole commentary →