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He proclaimed
"John proclaimed"
the strap of his sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie
John was comparing himself to a servant to show how great the one to come would be. Alternate translation: "I am not even worthy to do the lowly task of removing his shoes" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor)
the strap of his sandals
People often wore sandals that were made of leather and were tied to their feet with leather straps.
stoop down
"bend down"