Joh 1:15 | TNotes | STEP | 1:15 he existed long before me: In a society where age was respected and honored (Lev 19:32 ; contrast Isa 3:5 ), John the Baptist emphasized Jesus’ honor by pointing to his existence even before creation (John 1:1-3 ).

bLev 19:32►

cIsa 3:5►

dJohn 1:1-3►

‏ John 1:15

1:15 ^a he existed long before me: In a society where age was respected and honored (Lev 19:32 ^b; contrast Isa 3:5 ^c), John the Baptist emphasized Jesus’ honor by pointing to his existence even before creation (John 1:1-3 ^d).