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he who comes after me, whose sandal strap I`m not worthy to untie."
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The Lowest Task
Commentators explain that unlacing a sandal's thong was a task reserved for the lowest slave in a household. John the Baptist, a hugely popular prophet, declared himself unworthy to perform even this most menial service for Jesus. This illustrates a profound humility that sees no task as too low when done for the infinitely worthy Christ.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Whose shoe’s latchet — See the notes at Matthew 3:11. The “latchet” of sandals was the string or thong by which they were fastened to the …
Coming after me (οπισω μου ερχομενος). No article (ο) in Aleph B. John as the forerunner of the Messiah has preceded him in time, …
19th Century
Anglican
He it is . . . is preferred before me.—These are insertions made to harmonize the verse with John 1:15; John 1:30. If w…
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Baptist
Of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias. And they which were sent were of the Pharisees.…
John suggested that he did not profess to speak with ultimate authority. He was, after all, preaching repentance () and was calling for baptism as …
16th Century
Protestant
Who coming after me. Here he says two things; first, that Christ was behind him in the order of time; but, secondly, that he was far befor…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He it is who coming after me Both into the world, and into the ministry of the word; for John was before Christ, in …
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…
13th Century
Catholic
Above, we saw John bear witness to Christ when he was questioned about matters concerning himself; here, he is questioned about matters concerning …
