John 1:27
He it is, who coming after me is preferred before me, whose shoe’s latchet I am not worthy to unloose.
*He it is, who comming after me, is preferred before me, whose shoes latchet I am not worthy to vnloose.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceMat. 3.11. acts 19.4.
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From verse 27
16John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:
16Iohn answered, saying vnto them all, *I indeede baptize you with water, but one mightier then I commeth, the latchet of whose shooes I am not worthy to vnloose, he shall baptize you with the holy Ghost, and with fire.
- Matthew 3:11Rank 4 from verse 27
11I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:
11*I indeed baptize you with water vnto repentance: but he that commeth after mee, is mightier then I, whose shooes I am not worthy to beare, hee shall baptize you with the holy Ghost, and with fire.
4Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.
4*Then saide Paul, Iohn verely baptized with the baptisme of repentance, saying vnto the people, that they should beleeue on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Iesus.
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John 1:27
Sense 1: Present-participial form of come: approaching or arriving. Sense 2: The act, time, or event of approaching or arriving.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.
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Regarded above others; elevated in station.
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Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.
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A covering worn on the foot.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
A thong, strap, or lace used for fastening a shoe.
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Sense 1: Deserving, fit, suitable, or having worth. Sense 2: As a noun, a person of merit, rank, or valor.
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To untie, release, set free, or loosen from restraint.
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1:19¶ And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou?
1:19¶ And this is the record of Iohn, when the Iewes sent Priests and Leuites from Hierusalem, to aske him, Who art thou?
1:20And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ.
1:20And he confessed, and denied not: but confessed, I am not the Christ.
1:21And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No.
1:21And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou ‖that Prophet? And hee answered, No.
1:22Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself?
1:22Then said they vnto him, Who art thou, that we may giue an answere to them that sent vs? What sayest thou of thy selfe?
1:23He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias.
1:23*He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wildernesse: Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the Prophet Esaias.
1:24And they which were sent were of the Pharisees.
1:24And they which were sent, were of the Pharises.
1:25And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that prophet?
1:25And they asked him, and said vnto him, Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that Prophet?
1:26John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not;
1:26Iohn answered them, saying, I baptize with water, but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not,
1:27He it is, who coming after me is preferred before me, whose shoe’s latchet I am not worthy to unloose.
1:27*He it is, who comming after me, is preferred before me, whose shoes latchet I am not worthy to vnloose.
Selected passage1:28These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing.
1:28These things were done in Bethabara beyond Iordane, where Iohn was baptizing.