John 1:30

This is he concerning whom I said, After me cometh a man, and he was before me, because he is anterior to me.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

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

29AND the day after, Juchanon seeth Jeshu, who was coming to him; and he said, Behold the Lamb of Aloha, who beareth the sin of the world!

31And I knew him not, but that he should be made known unto Isroel, therefore have I come with waters to baptize.

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Cross References

John 1:15Juchanon testified concerning him, and cried, and said, This is he of whom I said, that he cometh after me, and was before me, because he is anterior to 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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