John 1:30

This is he, that Y seide of, Aftir me is comun a man, which was maad bifor me; for he was rather than Y.

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In The King James Version

This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me.

In Context

29Anothir day Joon say Jhesu comynge to hym, and he seide, Lo! the lomb of God; lo! he that doith awei the synnes of the world.

31And Y knew hym not, but that he be schewid in Israel, therfor Y cam baptisynge in watir.

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Cross References

John 1:15Joon berith witnessyng of hym, and crieth, and seith, This is, whom Y seide, He that schal come aftir me, is maad bifore me, for he was tofor me;

Matthew Henry on John 1:30-37

John's Testimony to Christ. 29 The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. 30 This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me. 31 And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water. 32 And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him. 33 And I knew him not: but he that sent… Read the whole commentary →

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