John 3:22-30
Summary for John 3:22-36: 3:22-36 a John the Baptist identifies Jesus as the one who is truly from above (3:31 b); this requires John’s followers to shift their allegiance to Jesus. 3:22 c Jesus spent some time ... baptizing: See 4:2 d, which clarifies that Jesus’ disciples did the baptizing.3:24 e Before John was thrown into prison (see Matt 14:1-12 f; Mark 1:14 g; 6:14-29 h; Luke 3:19-20 i), he and Jesus worked in close proximity at the Jordan River. Once John was arrested, Jesus moved north into Galilee (Mark 1:14 j).
3:26 k everybody is going to him: Jesus’ popularity made some of John’s followers envious.
Summary for John 3:27-35: 3:27-35 l John the Baptist’s speech was inspired by two issues: (1) Some had questioned the legitimacy of his baptism (see 1:26 m), and (2) his disciples were concerned that people were beginning to follow Jesus instead of John (3:26 n).
3:29 o John the Baptist saw Jesus as the bridegroom and himself as the bridegroom’s friend. His response deflected glory from himself and elevated Jesus’ stature.
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