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500 B
He proclaimed
"John proclaimed"
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)
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.
stoop down
"bend down"