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The Posture of Humility
Commentators emphasize that John the Baptist's greatness was demonstrated in his profound humility. He actively rejected the honor of being the Messiah, declaring himself unworthy to perform even the most menial task for Jesus—untying his sandals. Scholars like John Calvin explain that John did this intentionally to ensure his own reputation would not overshadow Christ's supreme glory, modeling a life that decreases so that Christ may increase.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 13:25
18th Century
Theologian
And as John fulfilled his course. As he was engaged in completing his work. His ministry is called a course or race; tha…
AT Robertson
On Acts 13:25
As John was fulfilling his course (ως επληρου Ιωανης τον δρομον). Imperfect active of πληροω, describing his vivid ministry withou…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 13:25
19th Century
Bishop
And as John fulfilled his course.—Better was fulfilling, the tense implying continuous action.
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 13:23–25
19th Century
Preacher
Of this man's seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus: When John had first preached before his coming the ba…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 13:25
The announcement of Jesus as the Messiah is put in the usual form of the apostolic proclamation, beginning with John the Baptist and his ministry (…
John Calvin
On Acts 13:25
16th Century
Theologian
When John fulfilled his course. The second part of the testimony is that when John drew near to the end of his course, he sent his discipl…
John Gill
On Acts 13:25
17th Century
Pastor
And as John fulfilled his course
Or race, the work of the ministry he was called to; as he was preaching and baptizi…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 13:14–31
17th Century
Minister
When we come together to worship God, we must do so not only through prayer and praise, but also by reading and hearing the word of God. Merely rea…