John 3:28

Translations

Modern

You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but am sent ahead of Him.’

Traditional

Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him.

Literal

You yourselves testify to me that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but I am sent before Him.’

Latin

Ipsi vos mihi testimonium perhibetis, quod dixerim: Non sum ego Christus: sed quia missus sum ante illum.

Original

Greek

English

You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but am sent ahead of Him.’

Notes

John 3:27–35

John the Baptist spoke because of two concerns:

Some people questioned whether his baptism was from God (see 1:26), and
his disciples were worried because many people were beginning to follow Jesus instead of John (3:26).

John 3:22–36

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

John the Baptist

Events

John the Baptist Witnessesc. AD 27

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Matthew 3:3
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Mark 1:2–3
As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way.”
Luke 3:4–6
…as it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.
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People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Jesus Christ John the Baptist John, Gospel of Nicodemus Unpardonable Sin, Unforgivable Sin

Topics

John: Testifies to the Messiahship of Jesus

John 3:28

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