# Connecting Statement:

John the Baptist finishes speaking.

# For the one whom God has sent

"This Jesus, whom God has sent to represent him"

# For he does not give the Spirit by measure

"For he is the one to whom God gave all the power of his Spirit"

# Father ... Son

These are important titles that describe the relationship between God and Jesus. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples]])

# given ... into his hand

This means to be put in his power or control. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])

# He who believes

"A person who believes" or "Anyone who believes"

# wrath of God stays on him

The abstract noun "wrath" can be translated with the verb "punish." AT: "God will continue to punish him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/holyspirit]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/godthefather]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sonofgod]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/hand]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/eternity]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/wrath]]