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And everybody is going to him instead of coming to us.” <a href="/esv/john/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> And they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, he who was with you across the Jordan, to whom you bore witness—look, he is baptizing, and all are going to him.” <a href="/bsb/john/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So John’s disciples came to him and said, “Look, Rabbi, the One who was with you beyond the Jordan, the One you testified about—He is baptizing, and everyone is going to Him.” <a href="/blb/john/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And they came to John and said to him, "Rabbi, He who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have borne witness, behold He baptizes, and all are coming to Him." <a href="/kjv/john/3.htm">King James Bible</a> And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him. <a href="/nkjv/john/3.htm">New King James Version</a> And they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, He who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have testified—behold, He is baptizing, and all are coming to Him!” <a href="/nasb_/john/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, He who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have testified—behold, He is baptizing and all the people are coming to Him.” <a href="/nasb/john/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> And they came to John and said to him, &#8220Rabbi, He who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have testified, behold, He is baptizing and all are coming to Him.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/john/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, He who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have borne witness, behold, He is baptizing, and all are coming to Him.” <a href="/lsb/john/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, He who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have borne witness, behold, He is baptizing and all are coming to Him.” <a href="/amp/john/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi (Teacher), the Man who was with you on the other side of the Jordan [at the Jordan River crossing]—and to whom you have testified—look, He is baptizing too, and everyone is going to Him!” <a href="/csb/john/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So they came to John and told him, “Rabbi, the one you testified about, and who was with you across the Jordan, is baptizing—and everyone is going to him.” <a href="/hcsb/john/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So they came to John and told him, &#8220Rabbi, the One you testified about, and who was with you across the Jordan, is baptizing—and everyone is flocking to Him.&#8221 <a href="/asv/john/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they came unto John, and said to him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond the Jordan, to whom thou hast borne witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him. <a href="/cev/john/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> They went to John and said, "Rabbi, you spoke about a man when you were with him east of the Jordan. He is now baptizing people, and everyone is going to him." <a href="/erv/john/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they came unto John, and said to him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou hast borne witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him. <a href="/gwt/john/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So they went to John and asked him, "Rabbi, do you remember the man you spoke so favorably about when he was with you on the other side of the Jordan River? Well, he's baptizing, and everyone is going to him!" <a href="/gnt/john/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> So they went to John and told him, "Teacher, you remember the man who was with you on the east side of the Jordan, the one you spoke about? Well, he is baptizing now, and everyone is going to him!" <a href="/isv/john/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> so they went to John and told him, "Rabbi, the man who was with you on the other side of the Jordan, the one about whom you testified—look, he's baptizing, and everyone is going to him!" <a href="/msb/john/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So John?s disciples came to him and said, ?Look, Rabbi, the One who was with you beyond the Jordan, the One you testified about?He is baptizing, and everyone is going to Him.? <a href="/net/john/3.htm">NET Bible</a> So they came to John and said to him, "Rabbi, the one who was with you on the other side of the Jordan River, about whom you testified--see, he is baptizing, and everyone is flocking to him!" <a href="/nheb/john/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And they came to John, and said to him, "Rabbi, he who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have testified, look, he is baptizing, and everyone is coming to him." <a href="/wbt/john/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they came to John, and said to him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou didst bear testimony, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him. <a href="/wey/john/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> they came to John and reported to him, "Rabbi, he who was with you on the other side of the Jordan and to whom you bore testimony is now baptizing, and great numbers of people are resorting to him." <a href="/web/john/3.htm">World English Bible</a> They came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, he who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have testified, behold, he baptizes, and everyone is coming to him.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, He who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you testified, behold, this One is immersing, and all are coming to Him.” <a href="/blb/john/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And they came to John and said to him, "Rabbi, He who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have borne witness, behold He baptizes, and all are coming to Him." <a href="/ylt/john/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and they came unto John, and said to him, 'Rabbi, he who was with thee beyond the Jordan, to whom thou didst testify, lo, this one is baptizing, and all are coming unto him.' <a href="/slt/john/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they came to John, and said to him, Rabbi, he who was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou hast testified, behold, he immerses, and all come to him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they came to John, and said to him: Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond the Jordan, to whom thou gavest testimony, behold he baptizeth, and all men come to him. <a href="/cpdv/john/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And they went to John and said to him: “Rabbi, the one who was with you across the Jordan, about whom you offered testimony: behold, he is baptizing and everyone is going to him.” <a href="/nabre/john/3.htm">New American Bible</a> So they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, the one who was with you across the Jordan, to whom you testified, here he is baptizing and everyone is coming to him.” <a href="/nrsvce/john/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> They came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, the one who was with you across the Jordan, to whom you testified, here he is baptizing, and all are going to him.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> So they came to John and told him, Teacher, he who was with you at the Jordan crossing, concerning whom you testified, behold, he also is baptizing and a great many are coming to him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And they came to Yohannan and said to him: “Our Rabbi, he who was with you at the crossing of Jordan, about whom you testified, Behold, he is baptizing and many are coming to him.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And they came to John, and said to him: Rabbi, he who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you bore testimony, behold, he immerses, and all are going to him.<CM> <a href="/godbey/john/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And they came to John, and said to him, Rabbi, He who is with thee beyond the Jordan, to whom thou hast borne witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all are coming to Him. <a href="/haweis/john/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And they came to John, and said to him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou gavest testimony, lo! this man baptiseth, and all men come to him. <a href="/mace/john/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> who thereupon went to John, and said, master, he that was with you beyond Jordan, to whom you bore testimony, he himself does now baptize likewise, and the people flock to him. <a href="/wey/john/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> they came to John and reported to him, "Rabbi, he who was with you on the other side of the Jordan and to whom you bore testimony is now baptizing, and great numbers of people are resorting to him." <a href="/worrell/john/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And they came to John, and said to him, "Rabbi, He Who was with you beyond the Jordan, to Whom you have borne testimony, behold, He is immersing, and all are coming to Him." <a href="/worsley/john/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And they came to John, and said unto him, Rabbi, He that was with thee on the other side Jordan, to whom thou barest testimony, behold, He baptizeth and all the people come to Him. <a href="/parallel/john/3-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=814" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/3.htm">John's Testimony about Jesus</a> …25Then a dispute arose between John’s disciples and a certain Jew over the issue of ceremonial washing. 26<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">So</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: ēlthon (V-AIA-3P) -- To come, go. ">John’s disciples came</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2491.htm" title="2491: Iōannēn (N-AMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.">him</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipan (V-AIA-3P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">said,</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: ide (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!">“Look,</a> <a href="/greek/4461.htm" title="4461: Rhabbi (N-VMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; my master, i.e Rabbi, as an official title of honor.">Rabbi,</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hos (RelPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">the One who</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">was</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/4008.htm" title="4008: peran (Prep) -- Over, on the other side, beyond. Apparently accusative case of an obsolete derivative of peiro; through, i.e. Across.">beyond</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2446.htm" title="2446: Iordanou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; the Jordanes, a river of Palestine.">Jordan,</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hō (RelPro-DMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">the One</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sy (PPro-N2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/3140.htm" title="3140: memartyrēkas (V-RIA-2S) -- To witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good report. From martus; to be a witness, i.e. Testify.">testified about—</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: houtos (DPro-NMS) -- This; he, she, it. ">He</a> <a href="/greek/907.htm" title="907: baptizei (V-PIA-3S) -- Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. ">is baptizing,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantes (Adj-NMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">everyone</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: erchontai (V-PIM/P-3P) -- To come, go. ">is going</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him.”</a> 27John replied, “A man can receive only what is given him from heaven.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29-34</a> The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! / This is He of whom I said, ‘A man who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.’ / I myself did not know Him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that He might be revealed to Israel.” ... <a href="/john/1-19.htm">John 1:19-28</a> And this was John’s testimony when the Jews of Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him, “Who are you?” / He did not refuse to confess, but openly declared, “I am not the Christ.” / “Then who are you?” they inquired. “Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.” ... <a href="/matthew/3-11.htm">Matthew 3:11-17</a> I baptize you with water for repentance, but after me will come One more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. / His winnowing fork is in His hand to clear His threshing floor and to gather His wheat into the barn; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.” / At that time Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. ... <a href="/mark/1-7.htm">Mark 1:7-11</a> And he proclaimed: “After me will come One more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. / I baptize you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” / In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. ... <a href="/luke/3-15.htm">Luke 3:15-22</a> The people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering in their hearts if John could be the Christ. / John answered all of them: “I baptize you with water, but One more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. / His winnowing fork is in His hand to clear His threshing floor and to gather the wheat into His barn; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.” ... <a href="/john/1-6.htm">John 1:6-8</a> There came a man who was sent from God. His name was John. / He came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that through him everyone might believe. / He himself was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light. <a href="/john/1-35.htm">John 1:35-37</a> The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. / When he saw Jesus walking by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” / And when the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. <a href="/john/5-33.htm">John 5:33-36</a> You have sent to John, and he has testified to the truth. / Even though I do not accept human testimony, I say these things so that you may be saved. / John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light. ... <a href="/john/10-40.htm">John 10:40-42</a> Then Jesus went back across the Jordan to the place where John had first been baptizing, and He stayed there. / Many came to Him and said, “Although John never performed a sign, everything he said about this man was true.” / And many in that place believed in Jesus. <a href="/acts/19-3.htm">Acts 19:3-5</a> “Into what, then, were you baptized?” Paul asked. “The baptism of John,” they replied. / Paul explained: “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the One coming after him, that is, in Jesus.” / On hearing this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. <a href="/malachi/3-1.htm">Malachi 3:1</a> “Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">Isaiah 40:3-5</a> A voice of one calling: “Prepare the way for the LORD in the wilderness; make a straight highway for our God in the desert. / Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill made low; the uneven ground will become smooth, and the rugged land a plain. / And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all humanity together will see it.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken. <a href="/matthew/11-10.htm">Matthew 11:10-11</a> This is the one about whom it is written: ‘Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way before You.’ / Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has risen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet even the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. <a href="/luke/7-27.htm">Luke 7:27-28</a> This is the one about whom it is written: ‘Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way before You.’ / I tell you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John, yet even the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.” <a href="/john/5-31.htm">John 5:31-32</a> If I testify about Myself, My testimony is not valid. / There is another who testifies about Me, and I know that His testimony about Me is valid.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they came to John, and said to him, Rabbi, he that was with you beyond Jordan, to whom you bore witness, behold, the same baptizes, and all men come to him.he that.<a href="/numbers/11-26.htm">Numbers 11:26-29</a> But there remained two of the men in the camp, the name of the one was Eldad, and the name of the other Medad: and the spirit rested upon them; and they were of them that were written, but went not out unto the tabernacle: and they prophesied in the camp… <a href="/ecclesiastes/4-4.htm">Ecclesiastes 4:4</a> Again, I considered all travail, and every right work, that for this a man is envied of his neighbour. This is also vanity and vexation of spirit.<a href="/1_corinthians/3-3.htm">1 Corinthians 3:3-5</a> For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? … to whom.<a href="/john/1-7.htm">John 1:7,15,26-36</a> The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe… and all.<a href="/john/1-7.htm">John 1:7,9</a> The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe… <a href="/john/11-48.htm">John 11:48</a> If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him: and the Romans shall come and take away both our place and nation.<a href="/john/12-19.htm">John 12:19</a> The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/1-33.htm">Baptises</a> <a href="/john/3-23.htm">Baptism</a> <a href="/john/1-33.htm">Baptizes</a> <a href="/john/1-33.htm">Baptizeth</a> <a href="/john/3-23.htm">Baptizing</a> <a href="/isaiah/63-19.htm">Barest</a> <a href="/john/3-11.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/john/2-8.htm">Bore</a> <a href="/john/3-23.htm">Great</a> <a href="/john/3-24.htm">John</a> <a href="/john/1-28.htm">Jordan</a> <a href="/luke/15-17.htm">Numbers</a> <a href="/john/3-2.htm">Rabbi</a> <a href="/luke/24-9.htm">Reported</a> <a href="/john/1-28.htm">Side</a> <a href="/john/1-34.htm">Testified</a> <a href="/john/3-11.htm">Testify</a> <a href="/john/3-11.htm">Testimony</a> <a href="/john/3-11.htm">Witness</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/4-1.htm">Baptises</a> <a href="/john/4-2.htm">Baptism</a> <a href="/john/1-33.htm">Baptizes</a> <a href="/john/1-33.htm">Baptizeth</a> <a href="/john/4-1.htm">Baptizing</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-26.htm">Barest</a> <a href="/john/3-28.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/john/4-39.htm">Bore</a> <a href="/john/4-41.htm">Great</a> <a href="/john/3-27.htm">John</a> <a href="/john/10-40.htm">Jordan</a> <a href="/john/7-31.htm">Numbers</a> <a href="/john/4-31.htm">Rabbi</a> <a href="/john/4-51.htm">Reported</a> <a href="/john/3-29.htm">Side</a> <a href="/john/4-39.htm">Testified</a> <a href="/john/3-28.htm">Testify</a> <a href="/john/3-28.htm">Testimony</a> <a href="/john/3-28.htm">Witness</a><div class="vheading2">John 3</div>1. <a href="/john/3-1.htm">Jesus teaches Nicodemus the necessity of being born again,</a> 14. <a href="/john/3-14.htm">of faith in his death,</a> 16. <a href="/john/3-16.htm">the great love of God toward the world,</a> 18. <a href="/john/3-18.htm">and the condemnation for unbelief.</a> 22. <a href="/john/3-22.htm">Jesus baptizes in Judea.</a> 23. <a href="/john/3-23.htm">The baptism, witness, and doctrine of John concerning Jesus.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>So John’s disciples came to him and said, This phrase indicates a moment of concern or confusion among John the Baptist's followers. John had a significant following, and his disciples were devoted to his teachings. The act of coming to John suggests a need for clarification or reassurance, highlighting the human tendency to seek guidance from spiritual leaders. This reflects the role of discipleship in the Jewish tradition, where students would closely follow a rabbi to learn and understand spiritual truths.“Look, Rabbi, The use of "Rabbi" shows respect and acknowledgment of John the Baptist's authority as a teacher. In Jewish culture, a rabbi was a respected teacher and leader, often with a group of disciples. This title underscores John's role as a spiritual guide and the respect his followers had for him. It also sets the stage for the contrast between John and Jesus, who is also recognized as a teacher and leader.the One who was with you beyond the Jordan, This refers to Jesus, who had been baptized by John in the Jordan River. The Jordan River is significant in biblical history as a site of many important events, including the Israelites' crossing into the Promised Land. The phrase "beyond the Jordan" indicates a specific geographical location, emphasizing the historical and prophetic significance of Jesus' baptism as a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and a symbol of new beginnings.the One you testified about— John the Baptist's role was to prepare the way for Jesus, as prophesied in <a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">Isaiah 40:3</a>. His testimony about Jesus as the "Lamb of God" (<a href="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29</a>) was a pivotal moment in his ministry, pointing to Jesus as the Messiah. This phrase highlights John's recognition of Jesus' divine mission and authority, fulfilling the role of a forerunner as described in <a href="/malachi/3.htm">Malachi 3:1</a>.He is baptizing, This indicates the continuation of the baptismal ministry, now associated with Jesus. Baptism was a ritual of purification and repentance in Jewish tradition, and Jesus' involvement in baptizing signifies the transition from John's preparatory work to the establishment of Jesus' ministry. It also foreshadows the Christian sacrament of baptism, symbolizing spiritual rebirth and the cleansing of sin.and everyone is going to Him.” This reflects the growing popularity of Jesus' ministry and the shift of followers from John to Jesus. It signifies the fulfillment of John's mission to point others to Christ, as he himself stated, "He must increase, but I must decrease" (<a href="/john/3-30.htm">John 3:30</a>). This movement towards Jesus underscores His role as the central figure of salvation history and the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a> A prophet and forerunner of Jesus, known for baptizing people in the Jordan River and calling for repentance. 2. <a href="/topical/j/john's_disciples.htm">John's Disciples</a> Followers of John the Baptist who were concerned about Jesus' growing popularity. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Referred to as "the One" by John's disciples, He is the central figure of the New Testament, whose ministry was beginning to flourish. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_jordan_river.htm">The Jordan River</a> A significant location for baptisms, symbolizing purification and repentance. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_event_of_baptizing.htm">The Event of Baptizing</a> The act of baptizing by Jesus' disciples, which was drawing many people to Him, causing concern among John's followers.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/h/humility_in_ministry.htm">Humility in Ministry</a> John the Baptist exemplifies humility by recognizing and accepting the rise of Jesus' ministry. We should also be willing to step aside and support others when God is working through them. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_our_role.htm">Understanding Our Role</a> Just as John understood his role as a forerunner, we should seek to understand and embrace our God-given roles without envy or competition. <a href="/topical/p/pointing_to_christ.htm">Pointing to Christ</a> Our actions and words should always point others to Jesus, just as John consistently directed attention to Christ. <a href="/topical/d/dealing_with_change.htm">Dealing with Change</a> Change in ministry or life can be challenging, but trusting in God's plan and purpose is essential, as demonstrated by John's response to his disciples. <a href="/topical/c/community_over_competition.htm">Community Over Competition</a> The body of Christ should work together harmoniously, focusing on the common goal of glorifying God rather than competing for followers or recognition.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 3</a> <a href="/q/key_events_in_jesus'_trials.htm">What were the key events in Jesus' trials?</a> <a href="/q/where_did_jesus_meet_peter_and_andrew.htm">Where did Jesus first meet Simon Peter and Andrew? By the sea of Galilee (Matthew 4:18-22) On the banks of river Jordan (John 1:42). After that, Jesus decided to go to Galilee (John 1:43)</a> <a href="/q/why_little_evidence_of_john's_baptisms.htm">Luke 3:3 - Why does there seem to be sparse archeological evidence for John's extensive baptizing activities in the Jordan region?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_cana's_miracle_only_in_john.htm">Why does this miracle at Cana (John 2:1-11) only appear in John's Gospel and not in the Synoptics?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan.--John's disciples, with a natural attachment to their master, and without the knowledge of what that master's work really was, are jealous of what seems to them the rival work of Jesus. He had been with John; the Baptist had borne witness to Him. Now He seems to usurp his work, and the throngs which had crowded to the Forerunner go to Him. (Comp. Notes on <a href="/john/1-8.htm" title="He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.">John 1:8</a>; <a href="/john/4-2.htm" title="(Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)">John 4:2</a>.)Barest witness.--Better, hast borne witness.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 26. - They (the disciples of John) came to John, and said to him, Rabbi - the title of deep respect (ver. 2), which stood in Jewish reverence high above all civil and military rank, and was here yielded in courtesy to the heroic leader - he who was with thee, apparently in entire mutual understanding with thee, receiving baptism at thy hands, and thus admitting thy right to baptize the people of God - "with thee" as we are "with thee" - beyond Jordan - at Bethany (Bethabara), at a better baptizing - place than this, on a grand historic site, the very scene of the great administration, where the Sanhedrin deferred to thy claims and the multitudes attested the hold thou hadst on their affections - to whom thou hast borne testimonies - the man who received thy homage, but who admitted also thy claims, about whom thou didst utter such strong things of unspeakable import - behold, he is now thy rival in popular esteem; this man is baptizing, and - with a pardonable exaggeration, they add - all men are coming unto him. He is eclipsing thee; he seems to usurp the high and unique position which had been assumed by thyself. Serious questions these, which must lead to a complete disruption among the disciples of John. Before examining the reply of John to the query, it is well to observe that John had been walking in the blinding and bewildering light of new ideas; that the Fourth Gospel brings us into contact with John at the moment where the synoptic narrative draws its portraiture to a conclusion; and yet the Fourth Gospel, quite as firmly as the synoptists, shows that the fresh light which had dawned on John had not induced him to forego the preparatory mission on which his heart was set, and the zeal of which had consumed him. If the perplexity arises - How could John have borne such ample testimony to Jesus and not at once have followed in his train? we reply that the language of John in <a href="/matthew/3-14.htm">Matthew 3:14</a> is just as difficult to reconcile with the message from the prison. Thoma admits that this fact corresponds with the question, "Art thou he that should come, or look we for another?" In like manner, Hebraism itself within the bosom of the Church maintained a place after all its purpose had been fulfilled. The destruction of the temple and of the Jewish state was necessary to abolish the force of the Hebrew tendency to ritualism of place and symbol even in the heart of Christ's disciples. Many of the mighty powers of the world, if they had not possessed an energy and vitality which refused to succumb when their work was really done, would never have done that work at all. <a href="/commentaries/john/3-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>So καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [John’s disciples] came ἦλθον (ēlthon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. [him] Ἰωάννην (Iōannēn) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2491.htm">Strong's 2491: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. said, εἶπαν (eipan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “Look, ἴδε (ide) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2400.htm">Strong's 2400: </a> See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! Rabbi, Ῥαββί (Rhabbi) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4461.htm">Strong's 4461: </a> Of Hebrew origin; my master, i.e Rabbi, as an official title of honor. the [One who] ὃς (hos) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. was ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. with μετὰ (meta) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. you σοῦ (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. beyond πέραν (peran) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4008.htm">Strong's 4008: </a> Over, on the other side, beyond. Apparently accusative case of an obsolete derivative of peiro; through, i.e. Across. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Jordan, Ἰορδάνου (Iordanou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2446.htm">Strong's 2446: </a> Of Hebrew origin; the Jordanes, a river of Palestine. the One ᾧ (hō) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. you σὺ (sy) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. testified about— μεμαρτύρηκας (memartyrēkas) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3140.htm">Strong's 3140: </a> To witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good report. From martus; to be a witness, i.e. Testify. He οὗτος (houtos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. is baptizing, βαπτίζει (baptizei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_907.htm">Strong's 907: </a> Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. everyone πάντες (pantes) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. is going ἔρχονται (erchontai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. Him.? αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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