Acts 13:25

The Passion Translation

As John was about to finish his mission, he said repeatedly, ‘If you think that I am the one to come, you’re mistaken. He will come after me, and I don’t even deserve to stoop down and untie his sandals!’

Cross References

Matthew 3:11

Those who repent I baptize with water, but there is coming a man after me who is more powerful than I. In fact, I’m not even worthy enough to pick up his sandals. He will submerge you into union with the Spirit of Holiness and with a raging fire!

Mark 1:7

And this is the message he kept preaching: “There is a man coming after me who is greater and a lot more powerful than I am. I’m not even worthy to bend down and untie the strap of his sandals.

Acts 20:24

“But whether I live or die is not important, for I don’t esteem my life as indispensable. It’s more important for me to fulfill my destiny and to finish the ministry my Lord Jesus has assigned to me, which is to faithfully preach the wonderful news of God’s grace.

Revelation 11:7

When their testimony is completed, the beast that comes up from the bottomless pit will wage war against them and conquer them and kill them.

2 Timothy 4:7

I have fought an excellent fight. I have finished my full course with all my might and I’ve kept my heart full of faith.

2 Corinthians 4:5

We don’t preach ourselves, but rather the lordship of Jesus Christ, for we are your servants for Jesus’ sake.

Acts 19:4

Paul said, “John’s baptism was for those who were turning from their sins, and he taught you to believe in and follow the one who was coming after him: Jesus the Anointed One.”

Acts 13:36

“This cannot be a reference to David, for after he passionately served God’s purpose for his generation, he died. He was buried with his ancestors and his body experienced decay.

John 7:18

Charlatans praise themselves and seek honor from men, but my Father sent me to speak truth on his behalf. And I have no false motive, because I seek only the glory of God.

John 4:34

To clarify, Jesus spoke up and said, “My food is to do the will of him who sent me and bring it to completion.”

John 1:34

Now I have seen this happen and I can tell you for sure that this man is the Son of God.”

John 1:29

The very next day, John saw Jesus coming to him to be baptized, and John cried out, “Look! There he is—God’s Lamb! He takes away the sin of the entire world!