But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?
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Gill's Exposition
But John forbad him, saying,.... It appears from hence, that John knew Christ before he baptized him, and before he saw the Spirit descending and abiding on him, Joh 1:33 wherefore that was not a…
Barnes' Notes
John forbade him - Refused him. I have need - It is more suitable that I should be baptized with thy baptism, the Holy Spirit, than that thou shouldest be baptized in water by me. I am a sinner, and…
Our Lord Jesus, from his childhood till now, when he was almost thirty years of age, had lain hid in Galilee, as it were, buried alive; but now, after a long and dark night, behold, the Sun of…
Cambridge Bible
forbad him Rather, was preventing, or, endeavoured to prevent.
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