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