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I am not the one you are looking for. But there is one coming after me whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.&#8217 <a href="/nlt/acts/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> As John was finishing his ministry he asked, ‘Do you think I am the Messiah? No, I am not! But he is coming soon—and I’m not even worthy to be his slave and untie the sandals on his feet.’ <a href="/esv/acts/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> And as John was finishing his course, he said, ‘What do you suppose that I am? I am not he. No, but behold, after me one is coming, the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to untie.’ <a href="/bsb/acts/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> As John was completing his course, he said, ‘Who do you suppose I am? I am not that One. But there is One coming after me whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.’ <a href="/blb/acts/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And while John was fulfilling the course, he was saying, 'Whom do you suppose me to be? I am not He, but behold, He comes after me, of whom I am not worthy to untie a sandal of the feet.' <a href="/kjv/acts/13.htm">King James Bible</a> And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom think ye that I am? I am not he. But, behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose. <a href="/nkjv/acts/13.htm">New King James Version</a> And as John was finishing his course, he said, ‘Who do you think I am? I am not He. But behold, there comes One after me, the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to loose.’ <a href="/nasb_/acts/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And while John was completing his course, he kept saying, ‘What do you suppose that I am? I am not He. But behold, one is coming after me, the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to untie.’ <a href="/nasb/acts/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220And while John was completing his course, he kept saying, &#8216What do you suppose that I am? I am not He. But behold, one is coming after me the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to untie.&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/acts/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And while John was completing his course, he kept saying, ‘What do you suppose that I am? I am not He. But behold, one is coming after me the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to untie.’ <a href="/lsb/acts/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And as John was fulfilling his course, he kept saying, ‘What do you suppose that I am? I am not He. But behold, one is coming after me of whom I am not worthy to untie the sandals of His feet.’ <a href="/amp/acts/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And as John was finishing his course [of ministry], he kept saying, ‘What or who do you think that I am? I am not He [the Christ]; but be aware, One is coming after me whose sandals I am not worthy to untie [even as His slave]!’ <a href="/csb/acts/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Now as John was completing his mission, he said, ‘Who do you think I am? I am not the one. But one is coming after me, and I am not worthy to untie the sandals on his feet.’ <a href="/hcsb/acts/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then as John was completing his life&#8217s work, he said, &#8216Who do you think I am? I am not the One. But look! Someone is coming after me, and I am not worthy to untie the sandals on His feet.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/asv/acts/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> And as John was fulfilling his course, he said, What suppose ye that I am? I am not he. But behold, there cometh one after me the shoes of whose feet I am not worthy to unloose. <a href="/cev/acts/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then, when John's work was almost done, he said, "Who do you people think I am? Do you think I am the Promised One? He will come later, and I am not good enough to untie his sandals." <a href="/erv/acts/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> And as John was fulfilling his course, he said, What suppose ye that I am? I am not he. But behold, there cometh one after me, the shoes of whose feet I am not worthy to unloose. <a href="/gwt/acts/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When John was finishing his work, he said, 'Who do you think I am? I'm not the person you're looking for. He will come later. I'm not even good enough to untie his sandals.' <a href="/gnt/acts/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> And as John was about to finish his mission, he said to the people, 'Who do you think I am? I am not the one you are waiting for. But listen! He is coming after me, and I am not good enough to take his sandals off his feet.' <a href="/isv/acts/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> When John was finishing his work, he said, 'Who do you think I am? I'm not the Messiah. No, but he is coming after me, and I'm not worthy to untie the sandals on his feet.' <a href="/msb/acts/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> As John was completing his course, he said, ?Who do you suppose I am? I am not that One. But there is One coming after me whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.? <a href="/net/acts/13.htm">NET Bible</a> But while John was completing his mission, he said repeatedly, 'What do you think I am? I am not he. But look, one is coming after me. I am not worthy to untie the sandals on his feet!' <a href="/nheb/acts/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> As John was fulfilling his course, he said, 'What do you suppose that I am? I am not he. But look, one comes after me the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to untie.' <a href="/wbt/acts/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom think ye that I am? I am not he. But behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose. <a href="/wey/acts/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But John, towards the end of his career, repeatedly asked the people, "'What do you suppose me to be? I am not the Christ. But there is One coming after me whose sandal I am not worthy to unfasten.' <a href="/web/acts/13.htm">World English Bible</a> As John was fulfilling his course, he said, ‘What do you suppose that I am? I am not he. But behold, one comes after me, the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to untie.’ <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and as John was fulfilling the course, he said, Whom do you suppose I am? I am not [He], but behold, He comes after me, of whom I am not worthy to loose the sandal of [His] feet. <a href="/blb/acts/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And while John was fulfilling the course, he was saying, 'Whom do you suppose me to be? I am not He, but behold, He comes after me, of whom I am not worthy to untie a sandal of the feet.' <a href="/ylt/acts/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and as John was fulfilling the course, he said, Whom me do ye suppose to be? I am not he, but, lo, he doth come after me, of whom I am not worthy to loose the sandal of his feet. <a href="/slt/acts/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And as John completed the course, be said, Whom think ye me to be? I am not. But, behold, he comes after me, whose shoes of the feet I am not worthy to loose.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when John was fulfilling his course, he said: I am not he, whom you think me to be: but behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose. <a href="/cpdv/acts/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then, when John completed his course, he was saying: ‘I am not the one you consider me to be. For behold, one arrives after me, the shoes of whose feet I am not worthy to loosen.’ <a href="/nabre/acts/13.htm">New American Bible</a> and as John was completing his course, he would say, ‘What do you suppose that I am? I am not he. Behold, one is coming after me; I am not worthy to unfasten the sandals of his feet.’ <a href="/nrsvce/acts/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And as John was finishing his work, he said, ‘What do you suppose that I am? I am not he. No, but one is coming after me; I am not worthy to untie the thong of the sandals on his feet.’<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And as John fulfilled his ministry, he said, Whom do you think I am? I am not he. But behold there comes one after me the strings of whose shoes I am not worthy to untie. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when Yohannan had finished his ministry, he was saying, 'I am not who you think I am. Behold, he comes after me, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to loose.'<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And as John was finishing his course, he said: Who do you suppose that I am? I am not he; but behold, there is coming after me one, the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to loose. <a href="/godbey/acts/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And when John fulfilled his course, he said, What do you consider me to be? I am not he: but, behold, there comes one after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to loose. <a href="/haweis/acts/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But as John was finishing his course, he said, Whom do ye suppose me to be? I am not the Messiah. But, behold! he is coming after me, the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to loose. <a href="/mace/acts/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and in the discharge of his mission, he said, "who do you think I am? I am not the Messias, but there comes another after me, whose shoes I am not worthy to untie." <a href="/wey/acts/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But John, towards the end of his career, repeatedly asked the people, "'What do you suppose me to be? I am not the Christ. But there is One coming after me whose sandal I am not worthy to unfasten.' <a href="/worrell/acts/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, as John was fulfilling his course, he said, 'What do ye suppose me to be? I am not He. But, behold, there cometh One after me, the sandals of Whose feet I am not worthy to unloose.' <a href="/worsley/acts/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And as John was fulfilling his course, he said, Whom do ye take me to be? I am not He: but behold there cometh one after me, the shoes of whose feet I am not worthy to unloose. <a href="/parallel/acts/13-25.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/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=4307" 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/acts/13.htm">In Pisidian Antioch</a> …24Before the arrival of Jesus, John preached a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. 25<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">As</a> <a href="/greek/2491.htm" title="2491: Iōannēs (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.">John</a> <a href="/greek/4137.htm" title="4137: eplērou (V-IIA-3S) -- From pleres; to make replete, i.e. to cram, level up, or to furnish, satisfy, execute, finish, verify, etc.">was completing</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.">his</a> <a href="/greek/1408.htm" title="1408: dromon (N-AMS) -- A running, course, career, race. From the alternate of trecho; a race, i.e. career.">course,</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: elegen (V-IIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">he said,</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: Ti (IPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">‘Who</a> <a href="/greek/5282.htm" title="5282: hyponoeite (V-PIA-2P) -- To conjecture, suppose, suspect, deem. From hupo and noieo; to think under, i.e. To surmise or conjecture.">do you suppose</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: eme (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">I</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: einai (V-PNA) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">am?</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: egō (PPro-N1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">I</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eimi (V-PIA-1S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">am</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not that One.</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: all’ (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">But</a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!"></a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: erchetai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- To come, go. ">He is coming</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: met’ (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">after</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: eme (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">me</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hou (RelPro-GMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">whose</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5266.htm" title="5266: hypodēma (N-ANS) -- A sandal; anything bound under. From hupodeo; something bound under the feet, i.e. A shoe or sandal.">sandals</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4228.htm" title="4228: podōn (N-GMP) -- The foot. A primary word; a foot."></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eimi (V-PIA-1S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">I am</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not</a> <a href="/greek/514.htm" title="514: axios (Adj-NMS) -- Worthy, worthy of, deserving, comparable, suitable. Probably from ago; deserving, comparable or suitable.">worthy</a> <a href="/greek/3089.htm" title="3089: lysai (V-ANA) -- A primary verb; to loosen.">to untie.’</a> 26Brothers, children of Abraham, and you Gentiles who fear God, it is to us that this message of salvation has been sent.…<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="/matthew/3-11.htm">Matthew 3:11</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. <a href="/mark/1-7.htm">Mark 1:7-8</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.” <a href="/luke/3-16.htm">Luke 3:16</a> 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. <a href="/john/1-26.htm">John 1:26-27</a> “I baptize with water,” John replied, “but among you stands One you do not know. / He is the One who comes after me, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.” <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/3-28.htm">John 3:28-30</a> You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but am sent ahead of Him.’ / The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom stands and listens for him, and is overjoyed to hear the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete. / He must increase; I must decrease. <a href="/acts/19-4.htm">Acts 19:4</a> 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.” <a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">Isaiah 40:3</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. <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="/malachi/4-5.htm">Malachi 4:5-6</a> Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD. / And he will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers. Otherwise, I will come and strike the land with a curse.” <a href="/matthew/11-10.htm">Matthew 11:10</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.’ <a href="/matthew/11-14.htm">Matthew 11:14</a> And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come. <a href="/mark/9-11.htm">Mark 9:11-13</a> And they asked Jesus, “Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” / He replied, “Elijah does indeed come first, and he restores all things. Why then is it written that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected? / But I tell you that Elijah has indeed come, and they have done to him whatever they wished, just as it is written about him.” <a href="/luke/1-17.htm">Luke 1:17</a> And he will go on before the Lord in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.” <a href="/luke/7-27.htm">Luke 7:27</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.’</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom think you that I am? I am not he. But, behold, there comes one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose.fulfilled.<a href="/acts/13-36.htm">Acts 13:36</a> For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption:<a href="/acts/20-24.htm">Acts 20:24</a> But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.<a href="/mark/6-16.htm">Mark 6:16-28</a> But when Herod heard thereof, he said, It is John, whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead… whom.<a href="/acts/19-4.htm">Acts 19:4</a> Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.<a href="/matthew/3-11.htm">Matthew 3:11</a> I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:<a href="/mark/1-7.htm">Mark 1:7</a> And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/13-5.htm">Career</a> <a href="/acts/11-17.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/john/8-37.htm">Course</a> <a href="/acts/13-20.htm">End</a> <a href="/acts/10-33.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/acts/10-25.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/ezekiel/43-23.htm">Finishing</a> <a href="/acts/12-25.htm">Fulfilled</a> <a href="/john/1-23.htm">Fulfilling</a> <a href="/acts/12-20.htm">Good</a> <a href="/acts/13-24.htm">John</a> <a href="/acts/12-22.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/acts/7-33.htm">Loose</a> <a href="/john/16-18.htm">Repeatedly</a> <a href="/acts/7-33.htm">Sandal</a> <a href="/acts/12-8.htm">Sandals</a> <a href="/acts/6-2.htm">Seem</a> <a href="/acts/12-8.htm">Shoes</a> <a href="/acts/2-15.htm">Suppose</a> <a href="/acts/11-17.htm">Think</a> <a href="/acts/8-26.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/john/1-27.htm">Undo</a> <a href="/john/1-27.htm">Unfasten</a> <a href="/john/1-27.htm">Unloose</a> <a href="/john/1-27.htm">Untie</a> <a href="/acts/11-9.htm">What</a> <a href="/acts/5-41.htm">Worthy</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/galatians/1-13.htm">Career</a> <a href="/acts/13-47.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/acts/16-11.htm">Course</a> <a href="/acts/13-41.htm">End</a> <a href="/acts/15-10.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/acts/13-51.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/romans/9-28.htm">Finishing</a> <a href="/acts/13-27.htm">Fulfilled</a> <a href="/romans/9-31.htm">Fulfilling</a> <a href="/acts/13-32.htm">Good</a> <a href="/acts/15-37.htm">John</a> <a href="/acts/13-42.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/acts/24-26.htm">Loose</a> <a href="/acts/19-31.htm">Repeatedly</a> <a href="/genesis/14-23.htm">Sandal</a> <a href="/exodus/3-5.htm">Sandals</a> <a href="/acts/17-20.htm">Seem</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-15.htm">Shoes</a> <a href="/acts/15-36.htm">Suppose</a> <a href="/acts/15-38.htm">Think</a> <a href="/acts/20-21.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/revelation/5-2.htm">Undo</a> <a href="/mark/1-7.htm">Unfasten</a> <a href="/mark/1-7.htm">Unloose</a> <a href="/isaiah/58-6.htm">Untie</a> <a href="/acts/22-10.htm">What</a> <a href="/acts/23-29.htm">Worthy</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 13</div>1. <a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Paul and Barnabas are chosen to go to the Gentiles.</a> 6. <a href="/acts/13-6.htm">Of Sergius Paulus, and Elymas the sorcerer.</a> 13. <a href="/acts/13-13.htm">Paul preaches at Antioch that Jesus is Christ.</a> 42. <a href="/acts/13-42.htm">The Gentiles believe;</a> 44. <a href="/acts/13-44.htm">but the Jews talked abusively against Paul, </a> 46. <a href="/acts/13-46.htm">whereupon they turn to the Gentiles, of whom many believe.</a> 50. <a href="/acts/13-50.htm">The Jews raise a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, who go to Iconium.</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'; 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John's "course" signifies his life's work and purpose, which was prophesied in <a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">Isaiah 40:3</a> and <a href="/malachi/3.htm">Malachi 3:1</a>. His ministry involved calling people to repentance and baptizing them as a sign of their commitment to God. The completion of his course indicates that John's role was temporary and preparatory, leading to the arrival of Jesus.he said, ‘Who do you suppose I am? John the Baptist often faced questions about his identity, as many wondered if he was the Messiah, Elijah, or another prophet (<a href="/john/1-19.htm">John 1:19-21</a>). This question highlights the confusion and expectations of the Jewish people regarding the coming of the Messiah. John's rhetorical question serves to clarify his role and to redirect attention away from himself to the One he was announcing.I am not that One. John emphatically denies being the Messiah, reinforcing his role as a forerunner. This statement reflects his humility and understanding of his position in God's plan. It also aligns with his earlier declarations in <a href="/john/1-20.htm">John 1:20</a> and <a href="/luke/3-16.htm">Luke 3:16</a>, where he consistently points to someone greater than himself.But there is One coming after me This phrase points to the imminent arrival of Jesus Christ, whom John was sent to herald. The "One coming after" signifies the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah. John's announcement prepares the people for the transition from his ministry to that of Jesus, who would bring the new covenant.whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.’ In the cultural context of the time, untying sandals was a task reserved for the lowest servants. By stating he is not worthy to perform even this humble task for Jesus, John emphasizes the supreme authority and holiness of Christ. This expression of humility underscores the greatness of Jesus and John's recognition of his own subordinate role. It echoes the sentiment found in <a href="/matthew/3-11.htm">Matthew 3:11</a> and <a href="/mark/1-7.htm">Mark 1:7</a>, where John acknowledges the superiority of Jesus' ministry and mission.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a> A pivotal prophetic figure who prepared the way for Jesus Christ. Known for his baptism of repentance and his role in heralding the coming of the Messiah. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The one whom John the Baptist was preparing the way for. John emphasizes his unworthiness compared to Jesus, highlighting Jesus' divine nature and mission. 3. <a href="/topical/p/paul's_sermon_in_pisidian_antioch.htm">Paul's Sermon in Pisidian Antioch</a> This verse is part of Paul's sermon in the synagogue in Pisidian Antioch, where he recounts the history of Israel and the coming of Jesus as the fulfillment of God's promise.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/h/humility_in_service.htm">Humility in Service</a> John the Baptist exemplifies humility by acknowledging his role and the greatness of Jesus. As believers, we should recognize our place in God's plan and serve with humility. <a href="/topical/r/recognizing_christ's_supremacy.htm">Recognizing Christ's Supremacy</a> John's statement underscores the supremacy of Christ. In our lives, we should always place Jesus at the center, acknowledging His authority and lordship. <a href="/topical/f/faithful_completion_of_our_course.htm">Faithful Completion of Our Course</a> John "completed his course" by fulfilling his God-given mission. We are called to faithfully pursue and complete the tasks God has set before us. <a href="/topical/w/witnessing_to_christ.htm">Witnessing to Christ</a> Like John, we are called to point others to Jesus, not drawing attention to ourselves but directing it to Him who is worthy.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 13</a> <a href="/q/why_did_jesus_wash_the_disciples'_feet.htm">What was Jesus' purpose in washing the disciples' feet?</a> <a href="/q/could_peter_and_john_speak_boldly.htm">(Acts 4:13) Could uneducated fishermen like Peter and John realistically display such eloquence and boldness before religious authorities?</a> <a href="/q/john_18_13__annas_and_caiaphas_both_priests.htm">John 18:13 - Is there a contradiction in having both Annas and Caiaphas acting as high priest at the same time, given the known Jewish legal and historical practices of the period?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'rest'.htm">What distinguishes angels from humans?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) And as John fulfilled his course.--Better was fulfilling, the tense implying continuous action.Whom think ye that I am?--The precise question is not found in the Gospel records of St. John's ministry, but the substance of the answer is implied in <a href="/matthew/3-11.htm" title="I indeed baptize you with water to repentance. but he that comes after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear. he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire.">Matthew 3:11</a>; <a href="/context/john/1-20.htm" title="And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ.">John 1:20-21</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 25. - Was fulfilling for fulfilled, A.V.; what suppose ye for whom think ye, A.V. and T.R.; the shoes of whose feet for whose shoes of his feet, A.V.; unloose for loose, A.V. St. Paul, as reported by Luke, follows very closely the narrative in <a href="/luke/3-3.htm">Luke 3:3</a>, etc. Compare the words Προκηρύξαντος Ἰωάννου... βάπτισμα μετανοίας with <a href="/luke/3-3.htm">Luke 3:3</a>, Κηρύσσων βάπτισμα μετανοίας. Compare Πρὸ προσώπου τῆς εἰσόδου with Τὴν ὁδὸν Κυρίου, <a href="/luke/3-4.htm">Luke 3:4</a>. Compare Παντὶ τῷ λαῷ Ἰσραήλ with the mention in <a href="/luke/3-9.htm">Luke 3:9, 10</a>, of the multitudes of the people, and the enumeration of the different classes of people. Com- pare the question, "Whom [or, 'what'] think ye that I am?" with the statement in <a href="/luke/3-15.htm">Luke 3:15</a>, that all men were musing in their hearts of John whether he were the Christ or not. Compare the construction of the phrase, Ἔρχεται μετ ἐμὲ οϋ οὐκ εἰμὶ ἄξιος τὸ, ὑπόδημα τῶν ποδῶν λῦσαι with <a href="/luke/3-16.htm">Luke 3:16</a>; and in ver. 26 compare the Υἱοὶ γένους Ἀβραὰμ with the Πατέρα ἔχομεν τὸν Ἀβραάμ, and the Τέκνα τῷ Ἀβραάμ of <a href="/luke/3-8.htm">Luke 3:8</a>. There is also a strong resemblance to <a href="/john/1-19.htm">John 1:19-28</a>. St. Paul fortifies his own witness to Jesus as the Christ by that of John the Baptist, probably from knowing that many of his hearers believed that John was a prophet (see <a href="/luke/20-6.htm">Luke 20:6</a>; <a href="/matthew/21-26.htm">Matthew 21:26</a>; comp. Peter's address, <a href="/acts/10-37.htm">Acts 10:37</a>). <a href="/commentaries/acts/13-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>As ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. John Ἰωάννης (Iōannēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2491.htm">Strong's 2491: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites. was completing ἐπλήρου (eplērou) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4137.htm">Strong's 4137: </a> From pleres; to make replete, i.e. to cram, level up, or to furnish, satisfy, execute, finish, verify, etc. [his] τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative 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. course, δρόμον (dromon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1408.htm">Strong's 1408: </a> A running, course, career, race. From the alternate of trecho; a race, i.e. career. he said, ἔλεγεν (elegen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. ‘Who Τί (Ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. do you suppose ὑπονοεῖτε (hyponoeite) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5282.htm">Strong's 5282: </a> To conjecture, suppose, suspect, deem. From hupo and noieo; to think under, i.e. To surmise or conjecture. I ἐμὲ (eme) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. am? εἶναι (einai) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <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. I ἐγώ (egō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. am εἰμὶ (eimi) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st 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. not [that One]. οὐκ (ouk) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. But ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. He is coming ἔρχεται (erchetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. after μετ’ (met’) 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. me ἐμὲ (eme) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. whose οὗ (hou) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. sandals ὑπόδημα (hypodēma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5266.htm">Strong's 5266: </a> A sandal; anything bound under. From hupodeo; something bound under the feet, i.e. A shoe or sandal. I am εἰμὶ (eimi) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st 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. not οὐκ (ouk) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. worthy ἄξιος (axios) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_514.htm">Strong's 514: </a> Worthy, worthy of, deserving, comparable, suitable. Probably from ago; deserving, comparable or suitable. to untie.? λῦσαι (lysai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_3089.htm">Strong's 3089: </a> A primary verb; to 'loosen'. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/13-25.htm">Acts 13:25 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/13-25.htm">Acts 13:25 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/13-25.htm">Acts 13:25 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/13-25.htm">Acts 13:25 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/13-25.htm">Acts 13:25 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/13-25.htm">Acts 13:25 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/13-25.htm">Acts 13:25 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/13-25.htm">Acts 13:25 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/13-25.htm">Acts 13:25 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/13-25.htm">Acts 13:25 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/13-25.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 13:25 As John was fulfilling his course he (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/13-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 13:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 13:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/13-26.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 13:26"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 13:26" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>