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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/john/1.htm">New International Version</a> He is the one who comes after me, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/john/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> Though his ministry follows mine, I’m not even worthy to be his slave and untie the straps of his sandal.” <a href="/esv/john/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> even he who comes after me, the strap of whose sandal I am not worthy to untie.” <a href="/bsb/john/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> He is the One who comes after me, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.” <a href="/blb/john/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> the One coming after me, of whom am I not worthy that I should untie the strap of His sandal." <a href="/kjv/john/1.htm">King James Bible</a> He it is, who coming after me is preferred before me, whose shoe's latchet I am not worthy to unloose. <a href="/nkjv/john/1.htm">New King James Version</a> It is He who, coming after me, is preferred before me, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose.” <a href="/nasb_/john/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> It is He who comes after me, of whom I am not worthy even to untie the strap of His sandal.” <a href="/nasb/john/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220It is He who comes after me, the thong of whose sandal I am not worthy to untie.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/john/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “It is He who comes after me, the thong of whose sandal I am not worthy to untie.” <a href="/lsb/john/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> This One is He who comes after me, of whom I am not worthy to untie the strap of His sandal.” <a href="/amp/john/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> It is He [the preeminent One] who comes after me, the strap of whose sandal I am not worthy to untie [even as His slave].” <a href="/csb/john/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He is the one coming after me, whose sandal strap I’m not worthy to untie.” <a href="/hcsb/john/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He is the One coming after me, whose sandal strap I&#8217m not worthy to untie.&#8221 <a href="/asv/john/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> even he that cometh after me, the latchet of whose shoe I am not worthy to unloose. <a href="/cev/john/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Even though I came first, I am not good enough to untie his sandals." <a href="/erv/john/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> even he that cometh after me, the latchet of whose shoe I am not worthy to unloose. <a href="/gwt/john/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He's the one who comes after me. I am not worthy to untie his sandal strap." <a href="/gnt/john/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> He is coming after me, but I am not good enough even to untie his sandals." <a href="/isv/john/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> the one who is coming after me, whose sandal straps I am not worthy to untie." <a href="/msb/john/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> He is the One who comes after me, who is preferred before me, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.? <a href="/net/john/1.htm">NET Bible</a> who is coming after me. I am not worthy to untie the strap of his sandal!" <a href="/nheb/john/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He is the one who comes after me, whose sandal strap I'm not worthy to loosen." <a href="/wbt/john/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> He it is, who coming after me, is preferred before me, whose shoes' latchet I am not worthy to unloose. <a href="/wey/john/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He who is to come after me, and whose sandal-strap I am not worthy to unfasten." <a href="/web/john/1.htm">World English Bible</a> He is the one who comes after me, who is preferred before me, whose sandal strap I’m not worthy to loosen.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> of whom I am not worthy that I may loose the strap of His sandal.” <a href="/blb/john/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> the One coming after me, of whom am I not worthy that I should untie the strap of His sandal." <a href="/ylt/john/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> of whom I am not worthy that I may loose the cord of his sandal.' <a href="/slt/john/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> This is he coming after me, who was before me, of whom I am not worthy that I might loose the strings of his shoes.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The same is he that shall come after me, who is preferred before me: the latchet of whose shoe I am not worthy to loose. <a href="/cpdv/john/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> The same is he who is to come after me, who has been placed ahead of me, the laces of whose shoes I am not worthy to loosen.” <a href="/nabre/john/1.htm">New American Bible</a> the one who is coming after me, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to untie.” <a href="/nrsvce/john/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> the one who is coming after me; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandal.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> This is the one who comes after me, and is ahead of me, the one even the strings of whose shoes I am not good enough to untie. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “This is he who comes after me and he was preferred in honor before me; he whose sandal strap I am unworthy to loose.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> He it is, who, though he comes after me, is now before me; the strap of whose sandal I am not worthy to loose. <a href="/godbey/john/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> the One coming after me, of whom I am not worthy that I may loose the latchet of His sandal. <a href="/haweis/john/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> it is he, though coming after me, who was before me, the thong of whole sandal I am not worthy to untie. <a href="/mace/john/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> is preferred before me, the latchet of whose sandals I am not worthy to unloose. <a href="/wey/john/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He who is to come after me, and whose sandal-strap I am not worthy to unfasten." <a href="/worrell/john/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> the One coming after me, the latchet of Whose sandal I am not worthy to unloose." <a href="/worsley/john/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> that cometh after me, but is preferred before me, the latchet of whose shoe I am not worthy to unloose. <a href="/parallel/john/1-27.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=192" 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/1.htm">The Mission of John the Baptist</a> …26“I baptize with water,” John replied, “but among you stands One you do not know. 27<a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">He is the One who</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: erchomenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- To come, go. ">comes</a> <a href="/greek/3694.htm" title="3694: opisō (Prep) -- Behind, after; back, backwards. From the same as opisthen with enclitic of direction; to the back, i.e. Aback.">after</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">me,</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2438.htm" title="2438: himanta (N-AMS) -- Perhaps from the same as hama; a strap, i.e. the tie or the lash.">straps</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hou (RelPro-GMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">of whose</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- 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/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- 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: hypodēmatos (N-GNS) -- A sandal; anything bound under. From hupodeo; something bound under the feet, i.e. A shoe or sandal.">sandals</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</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/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3089.htm" title="3089: lysō (V-ASA-1S) -- A primary verb; to loosen.">untie.”</a> 28All this happened at Bethany beyond the Jordan, where John was baptizing.…<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</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. <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="/acts/13-25.htm">Acts 13:25</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="/john/3-30.htm">John 3:30</a> He must increase; I must decrease. <a href="/matthew/11-11.htm">Matthew 11:11</a> 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="/mark/1-8.htm">Mark 1:8</a> I baptize you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” <a href="/luke/7-28.htm">Luke 7:28</a> 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="/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="/john/1-15.htm">John 1:15</a> John testified concerning Him. He cried out, saying, “This is He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.’” <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="/isaiah/42-1.htm">Isaiah 42:1</a> “Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations. <a href="/isaiah/53-11.htm">Isaiah 53:11</a> After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities. <a href="/psalms/89-20.htm">Psalm 89:20</a> I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>He it is, who coming after me is preferred before me, whose shoe's lace I am not worthy to unloose.who.<a href="/john/1-15.htm">John 1:15,30</a> John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me… <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.whose.<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.<a href="/luke/3-16.htm">Luke 3:16</a> John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/19-30.htm">Cord</a> <a href="/luke/22-64.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/luke/23-50.htm">Good</a> <a href="/luke/15-17.htm">I'm</a> <a href="/mark/1-7.htm">Loosen</a> <a href="/john/1-15.htm">Preferred</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-27.htm">Sandal</a> <a href="/luke/22-35.htm">Sandals</a> <a href="/luke/3-17.htm">Sandal-Strap</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-10.htm">Shoe</a> <a href="/luke/22-35.htm">Shoes</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-27.htm">Strap</a> <a href="/mark/1-7.htm">Thong</a> <a href="/mark/1-7.htm">Thongs</a> <a href="/mark/1-7.htm">Undo</a> <a href="/luke/3-17.htm">Unfasten</a> <a href="/luke/3-16.htm">Unloose</a> <a href="/luke/19-30.htm">Untie</a> <a href="/luke/23-41.htm">Worthy</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/14-23.htm">Cord</a> <a href="/john/2-3.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/john/1-46.htm">Good</a> <a href="/john/5-7.htm">I'm</a> <a href="/job/38-31.htm">Loosen</a> <a href="/john/1-30.htm">Preferred</a> <a href="/acts/7-33.htm">Sandal</a> <a href="/acts/7-33.htm">Sandals</a> <a href="/mark/1-7.htm">Sandal-Strap</a> <a href="/genesis/14-23.htm">Shoe</a> <a href="/acts/7-33.htm">Shoes</a> <a href="/genesis/14-23.htm">Strap</a> <a href="/genesis/14-23.htm">Thong</a> <a href="/acts/22-25.htm">Thongs</a> <a href="/acts/13-25.htm">Undo</a> <a href="/acts/13-25.htm">Unfasten</a> <a href="/acts/13-25.htm">Unloose</a> <a href="/acts/13-25.htm">Untie</a> <a href="/acts/5-41.htm">Worthy</a><div class="vheading2">John 1</div>1. <a href="/john/1-1.htm">The divinity, humanity, office, and incarnation of Jesus Christ.</a> 15. <a href="/john/1-15.htm">The testimony of John.</a> 39. <a href="/john/1-39.htm">The calling of Simon and Andrew, Philip and Nathanael</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/1.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/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>He is the One who comes after me This phrase refers to the coming of Jesus Christ, who follows John the Baptist in ministry. John the Baptist's role was to prepare the way for the Messiah, as prophesied in <a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">Isaiah 40:3</a> and <a href="/malachi/3.htm">Malachi 3:1</a>. The phrase emphasizes the chronological order of their ministries, with John serving as the forerunner. This highlights the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy and the divine plan for redemption. The concept of "coming after" also signifies the superiority of Jesus, as John acknowledges that his own ministry is merely preparatory.the straps of whose sandals In the cultural context of the time, untying the straps of sandals was a task reserved for the lowest servants. Sandals were the primary footwear in the dusty and dirty environment of ancient Judea, and removing them was considered a menial job. This imagery underscores the humility of John the Baptist and the exalted status of Jesus. It reflects the Jewish understanding of servitude and the honor due to a rabbi or master, as seen in the relationship between disciples and their teachers.I am not worthy to untie. John the Baptist expresses his unworthiness in comparison to Jesus, highlighting the divine nature and authority of Christ. This statement is a profound acknowledgment of Jesus' holiness and John's own humility. It aligns with the broader biblical theme of recognizing one's own limitations and the need for divine grace. The sentiment is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/matthew/3-11.htm">Matthew 3:11</a> and <a href="/mark/1-7.htm">Mark 1:7</a>, where John emphasizes the greatness of Jesus. This humility is a model for believers, illustrating the proper attitude of reverence and submission to Christ.<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 Christ, known for baptizing with water and calling people to repentance. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> Referred to as "He" in this verse, the Messiah and Son of God, who comes after John the Baptist. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_jordan_river.htm">The Jordan River</a> While not mentioned directly in this verse, it is the location where John the Baptist conducted his ministry and baptisms.<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 unworthiness to even untie Jesus' sandals. As believers, we are called to serve with humility, recognizing the greatness of Christ above all. <a href="/topical/r/recognizing_christ's_supremacy.htm">Recognizing Christ's Supremacy</a> John's statement points to the supremacy of Christ. In our lives, we should prioritize Jesus above all else, acknowledging His authority and lordship. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_a_witness.htm">Role of a Witness</a> John the Baptist's role was to prepare the way for Jesus. As Christians, we are also called to be witnesses, pointing others to Christ through our words and actions. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_our_identity.htm">Understanding Our Identity</a> John knew his role and identity in God's plan. We should seek to understand our own identity in Christ and the unique role we play in His kingdom. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_christ's_coming.htm">Preparation for Christ's Coming</a> Just as John prepared the way for Jesus' first coming, we should live in anticipation of His return, preparing our hearts and lives accordingly.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 1</a> <a href="/q/key_elements_of_christ's_death_resurrection.htm">What are the key elements of Christ's death and resurrection?</a> <a href="/q/what's_keilah's_role_in_the_bible.htm">How can we achieve unity through love and peace?</a> <a href="/q/what_embodies_the_essence_of_love.htm">What is the anointing mentioned in 1 John 2:20, 27?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_hebrews_10_23_say_on_faith.htm">What defines Biblical Christianity?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(27) He it is . . . is preferred before me.--Insertions made to harmonise the verse with <a href="/john/1-15.htm" title="John bore witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spoke, He that comes after me is preferred before me: for he was before me.">John 1:15</a>; <a href="/john/1-30.htm" title="This is he of whom I said, After me comes a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me.">John 1:30</a>. Omitting them we have, "He who cometh after me" as the subject of the verb "standeth," and the whole sentence, is "He who cometh after me, the thong of whose sandal I am not worthy to unloose, standeth among you and ye know Him not." This is the authority for baptism, the outer sign of the Messiah's Advent, for He is already standing in their midst. Here is the answer to their question. John's work is simply ministerial. The baptism of the Spirit is at hand. The coming One has come. (Comp. Notes on <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> and <a href="/mark/1-7.htm" title="And preached, saying, There comes one mightier than I after me, the lace of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose.">Mark 1:7</a>.) <a href="/commentaries/john/1-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[He is] the One who ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative 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. comes ἐρχόμενος (erchomenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. after ὀπίσω (opisō) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3694.htm">Strong's 3694: </a> Behind, after; back, backwards. From the same as opisthen with enclitic of direction; to the back, i.e. Aback. me, μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 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. the 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. straps ἱμάντα (himanta) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2438.htm">Strong's 2438: </a> Perhaps from the same as hama; a strap, i.e. the tie or the lash. of whose οὗ (hou) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. sandals ὑποδήματος (hypodēmatos) Noun - Genitive 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 ἐγὼ (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 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 ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. untie.” λύσω (lysō) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3089.htm">Strong's 3089: </a> A primary verb; to 'loosen'. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/john/1-27.htm">John 1:27 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/john/1-27.htm">John 1:27 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/john/1-27.htm">John 1:27 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/john/1-27.htm">John 1:27 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/john/1-27.htm">John 1:27 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/john/1-27.htm">John 1:27 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/john/1-27.htm">John 1:27 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/john/1-27.htm">John 1:27 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/john/1-27.htm">John 1:27 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/john/1-27.htm">John 1:27 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/john/1-27.htm">NT Gospels: John 1:27 He is the one who comes after (Jhn Jo Jn) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/john/1-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="John 1:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="John 1:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/john/1-28.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="John 1:28"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="John 1:28" /></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>