Translations
Modern
So John’s disciples came to him and said, “Look, Rabbi, the One who was with you beyond the Jordan, the One you testified about—He is baptizing, and everyone is going to Him.”
Traditional
And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him.
Literal
And they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, the One who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have testified, behold, this One is baptizing, and all are coming to Him.”
Latin
Et venerunt ad Joannem, et dixerunt ei: Rabbi, qui erat tecum trans Jordanem, cui tu testimonium perhibuisti, ecce hic baptizat, et omnes veniunt ad eum.
Interlinear
Greek
English
So John’s disciples came to him and said, “Look, Rabbi, the One who was with you beyond the Jordan, the One you testified about—He is baptizing, and everyone is going to Him.”
Notes
everyone is going to Him: Many people were going to Jesus. His growing popularity made some of John’s followers jealous.
John the Baptist says Jesus is truly "from above" (3:31). So, the followers of John need to start following Jesus instead.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- John the Baptist Witnessesc. AD 27
People
John: The Baptist, a prophet who prepared the way for Jesus
Places
Jordan: A river and region, significant in Israel's history
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Jesus Christ John, Gospel of Nicodemus Unpardonable Sin, Unforgivable Sin
Topics
John: Testifies to the Messiahship of Jesus Rabbi used in Addressing John the Baptist