John 1:27 — It is He [the preeminent One] who comes after me, the strap of whose sandal I a… — AMP | maBible

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27 It is He [the preeminent One] who comes after me, the strap of whose sandal I am not worthy to untie [even as His slave].”

Passage themes

The one after John — who coming after me
The forerunner's humility — whose shoe’s latchet I am not worthy to unloose

Notes and references

During this era it was customary for a household servant to remove a guest’s sandals and wash the dust from his feet. John is saying that he is not worthy even to remove Christ’s sandal, let alone to touch His feet.

About this book

Author: Jean · Written: Entre 80 et 110 ap. J.-C. · Reading time: 2h40 · Characters: Marie, Philippe, Marie de Magdala, Jean-Baptiste, Marthe de Béthanie, Pierre, Jean, fils de Zébédée, Marie de Béthanie, Thomas, La femme samaritaine, Nicodème, Lazare, Judas

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