Verse 24
When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. And as John was fulfilling his course, he said, What suppose ye that I am? I am not he. But behold, there cometh one after me the shoes of whose feet I am not worthy to unloose.
Paul's appeal to the testimony of John the Baptist in support of his thesis that Jesus is the Christ of God is doubtless abbreviated here. The testimony of John was extensive and included the following affirmations concerning our Lord:
That Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the world's sin (John 1:29).That Jesus would baptize with the Holy Spirit (John 1:33).
That, having the bride, he was the Bridegroom (John 3:29).
That he came from above and is above all (John 3:31).
That he was sent of God and spoke God's words (John 3:33).
That God had given to the Son all things (John 3:35).
That he that believeth on the Son shall have eternal life (John 3:36).
That he that obeyeth not the son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him (John 3:36).
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