John 1:26 meaning and explanation
“I baptize with water,” John replied, “but among you stands One you do not know.
John 1:26, Berean Standard Bible
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John the Baptist is answering a delegation of priests and Levites sent from Jerusalem to ask why he baptizes if he is not the Christ, Elijah, or the Prophet. His reply is modest: his water baptism is only a preparation, and the greater figure is already present among them, unrecognized.
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