John 1:30

New Living Translation

He is the one I was talking about when I said, ‘A man is coming after me who is far greater than I am, for he existed long before me.’

Cross References

Matthew 3:11

“I baptize with water those who repent of their sins and turn to God. But someone is coming soon who is greater than I am—so much greater that I’m not worthy even to be his slave and carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.

Luke 3:16

John answered their questions by saying, “I baptize you with water; but someone is coming soon who is greater than I am—so much greater that I’m not even worthy to be his slave and untie the straps of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.

John 1:15

John testified about him when he shouted to the crowds, “This is the one I was talking about when I said, ‘Someone is coming after me who is far greater than I am, for he existed long before me.’”

John 1:27

Though his ministry follows mine, I’m not even worthy to be his slave and untie the straps of his sandal.”

John 1:31

I did not recognize him as the Messiah, but I have been baptizing with water so that he might be revealed to Israel.”

John 10:41

And many followed him. “John didn’t perform miraculous signs,” they remarked to one another, “but everything he said about this man has come true.”