Translations
Modern
The One who comes from above is above all. The one who is from the earth belongs to the earth and speaks as one from the earth. The One who comes from heaven is above all.
Traditional
He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he that cometh from heaven is above all.
Literal
The One coming from above is above all. The one being from the earth is from the earth and speaks from the earth. The One coming from heaven is above all.
Latin
Qui desursum venit, super omnes est. Qui est de terra, de terra est, et de terra loquitur. Qui de cælo venit, super omnes est.
Interlinear
Greek
English
The One who comes from above is above all. The one who is from the earth belongs to the earth and speaks as one from the earth. The One who comes from heaven is above all.
Notes
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
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Jesus Christ John the Baptist John, Gospel of Nicodemus Unpardonable Sin, Unforgivable Sin
Topics
Blindness: Spiritual Christ is God: As Jehovah, Above All Jesus, the Christ: Divinity of Jehovah Above All Jesus, the Christ: King John: Testifies to the Messiahship of Jesus