John 1:30

This is He concerning whom I spoke, A man cometh after me who has been before me: because he was my Creator.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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

29On the following day he sees Jesus coming to him, and says, Behold the Lamb of God, that taketh away the sin of the world.

31And I did not know Him, but in order that He may be made manifest to Israel, on this account I came baptizing with water.

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Cross References

John 1:15John beareth witness concerning Him, and cried out saying; This is He of whom I spoke, He that cometh after me has been before 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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