He that is mightier than I (ο ισχυροτερος μου). Like Mr 1:7, "the one mightier than I." Ablative case (μου) of comparison. John wo…

Origen of Alexandria: It was fitting that more deference should be paid to John than to other men, for he lived as no other m…

The question naturally arose whether such a radical prophet as John might be the Messiah (cf. Jn 1:19-25). John responds in several ways. The Messi…

John answered, saying unto them all
For some of them might not only so think in their hearts, but express with their…

John the Baptist disowned being the Christ himself but confirmed the people in their expectations of the long-promised Messiah. He could only exhor…