John 1:32-34
1:32 a John the Baptist’s second testimony (see 1:19-23 b) told what happened when Jesus was baptized.• In the Old Testament, kings and prophets were anointed with the Holy Spirit, but these anointings were temporary and tied to a particular office or occasion. By contrast, with the Spirit’s resting on him, Jesus’ anointing was permanent (see 3:34 c).
1:34 d the Chosen One of God: See Isa 42:1 e.
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