Joh 1:30 | MHM | STEP | v. 30 : John explains, “This is the one I meant when I said, ‘A man who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me’” (John 1:30 ). Even though Jesus started his public ministry after John, Jesus is greater because he existed before John—meaning Jesus is eternal. John wants everyone to know that Jesus is much more important than himself.

‏ John 1:30

v. 30: John explains, “This is the one I meant when I said, ‘A man who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me’” (John 1:30 ^a). Even though Jesus started his public ministry after John, Jesus is greater because he existed before John—meaning Jesus is eternal. John wants everyone to know that Jesus is much more important than himself.