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John 3:26

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Envy and jealousy

24 (For John had not yet been thrown into prison.)

25 Then a dispute arose between John’s disciples and a certain Jew over the issue of ceremonial washing.

So John’s disciples came to him and said, “Look, Rabbi, the One who was with you beyond the Jordan, the One you testified about—He is baptizing, and everyone is going to Him.”

27 John replied, “A man can receive only what is given him from heaven.

28 You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but am sent ahead of Him.’

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BSB
So John’s disciples came to him and said, “Look, Rabbi, the One who was with you beyond the Jordan, the One you testified about—He is baptizing, and everyone is going to Him.”
KJV
And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him.
WEB
They came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, he who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have testified, behold, he baptizes, and everyone is coming to him.”
ASV
And they came unto John, and said to him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond the Jordan, to whom thou hast borne witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him.
DARBY
And they came to John and said to him, Rabbi, he who was with thee beyond the Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, he baptises, and all come to him.
BLB
And they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, the One who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have testified, behold, this One is baptizing, and all are coming to Him.”
ÅB
og de kom til Johannes og sa til ham: Rabbi! han som var hos deg på andre siden av Jordan, han som du har gitt vitnesbyrd, se, han døper, og alle kommer til ham!
OTB
De kom til Johannes og sa til ham: «Rabbi, han som var med deg på den andre siden av Jordan, han som du vitnet om, se, han døper, og alle går til ham.»
B1930
og de kom til Johannes og sa til ham: Rabbi! han som var hos dig på hin side Jordan, han som du har gitt vidnesbyrd, se, han døper, og alle kommer til ham!

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  • John 1:7

    He came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that through him everyone might believe.

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  • James 3:14–18

    But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth.

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  • John 1:15

    John testified concerning Him. He cried out, saying, “This is He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.’”

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  • Galatians 6:12–13

    Those who want to make a good impression outwardly are trying to compel you to be circumcised. They only do this to avoid persecution for the cross of Christ.

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  • John 12:19

    Then the Pharisees said to one another, “You can see that this is doing you no good. Look how the whole world has gone after Him!”

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  • 1 Corinthians 3:3–5

    for you are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and dissension among you, are you not worldly? Are you not walking in the way of man?

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  • Isaiah 45:23

    By Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance.

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  • John 11:48

    If we let Him go on like this, everyone will believe in Him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.”

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