John 1:30

This is he whom I said would come after me. He is greater than I am because he came before me.

John 1:15

John spoke about him and declared: He is the one I said would come after me. He is greater than I am because he lived before me.

John 1:27

I am not worthy to fasten his shoes.

Luke 3:16

John answered, saying to them: I baptize you with water. He is coming who is mightier than I. I am not worthy to untie his shoelaces. He will baptize you in Holy Spirit and in fire.

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This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me.

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John 1:15
John spoke about him and declared: He is the one I said would come after me. He is greater than I am because he lived before me.
Luke 3:16
John answered, saying to them: I baptize you with water. He is coming who is mightier than I. I am not worthy to untie his shoelaces. He will baptize you in Holy Spirit and in fire.