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John 1:27-29
Amplified Bible
John 1:27-29
Amplified Bible
27 It is He [the preeminent One] who comes after me, the [a]strap of whose sandal I am not worthy to untie [even as His slave].” 28 These things occurred in Bethany across the Jordan [at the Jordan River crossing], where John was baptizing.
29 The next day he saw Jesus coming to him and said, “Look! The Lamb of God [b]who takes away the sin of the world!(A)
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- John 1:27 During this era it was customary for a household servant to remove a guest’s sandals and wash the dust from his feet. John is saying that he is not worthy even to remove Christ’s sandal, let alone to touch His feet.
- John 1:29 John is referring to the fulfillment of the need for the OT Passover lambs which was now fulfilled in Christ’s sacrifice, the ultimate and final sacrifice for sins.
John 1:27-29
New International Version
John 1:27-29
New International Version
27 He is the one who comes after me,(A) the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.”(B)
28 This all happened at Bethany on the other side of the Jordan,(C) where John was baptizing.
John Testifies About Jesus
29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God,(D) who takes away the sin of the world!(E)
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