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For he will be great in the sight of the Lord, and he will drink no wine nor strong drink. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother`s womb.
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God's Definition of Greatness
Commentators explain that John's greatness was not in wealth or status, but "in the sight of the Lord." This means his significance came from his divine calling, his unique role as the Messiah's forerunner, and God's approval of his ministry. True greatness is found in fulfilling the purpose God has for you.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Shall be great. He will be eminent, or distinguished as a preacher.
In the sight of the Lord. In Greek, before the Lor…
Strong drink (σικερα). A Hebrew word transliterated into Greek, an intoxicating drink. Here only in the N.T. John was to be a pers…
19th Century
Anglican
And shall drink neither wine nor strong drink.—The child now promised was to grow up as a Nazarite ([Reference Numbers 6:…
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Baptist
And you shall have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth. For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neith…
The description of the child’s mission has a counterpart in Gabriel’s words to Mary (vv.32–33); this is part of the literary device that connects a…
16th Century
Protestant
For he shall be great. He confirms what he said about joy, for John had been selected for a great and extraordinary purpose. Thes…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord Of Jehovah, the Father; with whom, what is highly esteemed among men,…
The father and mother of John the Baptist were sinners, as all are, and were justified and saved in the same way as others; but they were distingui…
