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# He proclaimed
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"John proclaimed"
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# the strap of his sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie
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John is comparing himself to a servant to show how great Jesus is. AT: "I am not even worthy to do the lowly task of removing his shoes" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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# the strap of his sandals
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At the time Jesus was on earth, people often wore sandals that were made of leather and tied to their feet with leather straps.
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# stoop down
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"bend down"