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Christ's Unmatched Worth
John the Baptist, a great prophet, considered himself unworthy to perform even the most menial task for Jesus—carrying his sandals. Commentators like Barnes and Gill explain this was the job of the lowest slave. This profound humility highlights Christ's supreme authority and power, reminding believers that serving Him in any capacity is an immense honor.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 3:11
18th Century
Theologian
Whose shoes I am not worthy to bear. The word here translated "shoes" has a meaning different from what it has in our language. At first, …
AT Robertson
On Matthew 3:11
Mightier than I (ισχυροτερος μου). Ablative after the comparative adjective. His baptism is water baptism, but the Coming One "wil…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 3:11
19th Century
Preacher
John could plunge the penitent into water, but a greater than he must baptize men into the Holy Ghost and into fire. Repe…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 3:11
With the phrase “for repentance” (GK 3567), John wants to contrast his baptism with that of the one who comes after him, who is more powerful, for …
John Calvin
On Matthew 3:11
16th Century
Theologian
The three Evangelists relate the Baptist’s discourse in the same words. In one respect, Luke’s account is more detailed, for he opens it by explain…
John Gill
On Matthew 3:11
17th Century
Pastor
I indeed baptize you with water
These words, at first view, look as if they were a continuation of John's discourse …
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 3:7–12
17th Century
Minister
Applying the message to the souls of the hearers is the life of preaching; and so it was with John's preaching. The Pharisees placed their main emp…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 3:1–12
13th Century
Philosopher
The Evangelist wrote about Christ’s entrance into the world; now, however, he writes about the course of His life, which is, in fact, considered ac…