John 4:1

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When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,

And so you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High, for you will go on before the Lord to prepare his ways,

that today a Savior, who is Christ the Lord, was born for you in the city of David.

And if anyone asks you, 'Why are you untying [it]?' you will say this: 'The Lord has need of it.'"

[As for] the message that he sent to the sons of Israel, proclaiming the good news of peace through Jesus Christ--this one is Lord of all--

which none of the rulers of this age knew. For if they had known [it], they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

The first man [is] from the earth, made of earth; the second man [is] from heaven.

For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Christ Jesus [as] Lord, and ourselves [as] your slaves for the sake of Jesus.

My brothers, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with partiality.

And he has a name written on his outer garment and on his thigh: "King of kings and Lord of lords."

After these [things] Jesus and his disciples came into Judean territory, and there he spent time with them and was baptizing.

And Yahweh said to Cain, "Why are you angry, and why is your face fallen?