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 child, you will be called
a prophet of the Most High,
for you will go before the Lord
to prepare His ways,

Today a Savior, who is Messiah the Lord, was born for you in the city of David.

If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ say this: ‘The Lord needs it.’”

He sent the message to the Israelites, proclaiming the good news of peace through Jesus Christ—He is Lord of all.

None of the rulers of this age knew this wisdom, for if they had known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

The first man was from the earth
and made of dust;
the second man is from heaven.

For we are not proclaiming ourselves but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your slaves because of Jesus.

My brothers, do not show favoritism as you hold on to the faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ.

And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh:

KING OF KINGS

AND LORD OF LORDS.

After this, Jesus and His disciples went to the Judean countryside, where He spent time with them and baptized.

Then the Lord said to Cain, “Why are you furious? And why do you look despondent?