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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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Albert Barnes
On John 1:27
18th Century
Theologian
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 …
AT Robertson
On John 1:27
Coming after me (οπισω μου ερχομενος). No article (ο) in Aleph B. John as the forerunner of the Messiah has preceded him in time, …
Charles Ellicott
On John 1:27
19th Century
Bishop
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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Charles Spurgeon
On John 1:23–27
19th Century
Preacher
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.…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 1:27
John suggested that he did not profess to speak with ultimate authority. He was, after all, preaching repentance () and was calling for baptism as …
John Calvin
On John 1:27
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On John 1:27
17th Century
Pastor
He it is who coming after me
Both into the world, and into the ministry of the word; for John was before Christ, in …
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…