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A Voice, Not the Word
Commentators repeatedly stress John's profound humility. He defines himself not by a title, but by his function in relation to Christ. Jesus is the eternal "Word," while John is simply the temporary "voice" that announces Him. This serves as a powerful model for believers: our primary role is not to draw attention to ourselves, but to faithfully point others to Jesus.
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AT Robertson
On John 1:23
He said (εφη). Common imperfect active (or second aorist active) of φημ, to say, old defective verb.
I am the voice…
Charles Ellicott
On John 1:23
19th Century
Bishop
But he still gives the “No.” They think of his person and his work. He thinks of neither. His eye is fixed on the coming One. In this presence his …
Charles Spurgeon
On John 1:23
19th Century
Preacher
Of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Isaiah.
You see, even as a voice, John was …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 1:23
The reference to Isaiah uses the figure of preparing a road for the king through open and uneven territory so that he may travel over a smooth high…
John Calvin
On John 1:23
16th Century
Theologian
The voice of him who crieth. Since he would have been accused of rashness for taking on the office of teaching if he had not received a co…
John Gill
On John 1:23
17th Century
Pastor
And he said, I am the voice of one crying in the
wilderness
These words are cited by …
Matthew Henry
On John 1:19–28
17th Century
Minister
John denies being the Christ, who was then expected and waited for. He came in the spirit and power of Elias, but he was not the person of Elias. J…