Mightier than I (ο ισχυροτερος μου). In each of the Synoptics. Gould calls it a skeptical depreciation of himself by John. But it …

There comes one mightier than I.—See Note on Matthew 3:11; but note the slight difference—not, as there, whose shoes …

Pseudo-Jerome: According to the aforementioned prophecy of Isaiah, the way of the Lord is prepared by John through fai…

In Mark’s account John’s message is brief, focusing on the coming of the Mighty One who will baptize with the Holy Spirit. So great is this Mighty …

And preached, saying, there cometh one mightier than I after
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From which it appears, that John was a pr…

Isaiah and Malachi each spoke concerning the beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, in the ministry of John. From these prophets we may observe t…