2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00
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# He who comes after me
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2019-02-04 21:05:42 +00:00
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John is speaking about Jesus. The phrase "comes after me" means that John's ministry has already started and Jesus's ministry will start later.
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2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00
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# is greater than I am
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"is more important than I am" or "has more authority than I have"
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# for he was before me
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2023-07-21 22:20:54 +00:00
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Jesus is greater and more important than John because he is God the Son, who has always been alive.
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2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00
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