Joh 1:15 | MHM | STEP | The Testimony of John the Baptist about Christ This section focuses on the witness that John the Baptist gave concerning Jesus Christ. John openly declared Jesus’ greatness and explained how Christ surpasses everyone else. The verses show how John pointed people away from himself and toward Jesus, and explain the difference between the Old Testament law and the grace and truth brought by Jesus. v. 15 : John the Baptist gave clear testimony about Jesus. He told people, “He who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me” (John 1:15 ). Even though John started his ministry before Jesus, he explained that Jesus is greater because he existed before John. This means Jesus is eternal and is more important than any prophet, even though he appeared publicly after John.

‏ John 1:15

The Testimony of John the Baptist about Christ

This section focuses on the witness that John the Baptist gave concerning Jesus Christ. John openly declared Jesus’ greatness and explained how Christ surpasses everyone else. The verses show how John pointed people away from himself and toward Jesus, and explain the difference between the Old Testament law and the grace and truth brought by Jesus.

v. 15: John the Baptist gave clear testimony about Jesus. He told people, “He who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me” (John 1:15 ^a). Even though John started his ministry before Jesus, he explained that Jesus is greater because he existed before John. This means Jesus is eternal and is more important than any prophet, even though he appeared publicly after John.