KJV ORIGINAL
And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom think ye that I am? I am not he. But, behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When John was wrapping up his ministry, he told people, 'Who do you think I am? I'm not the one you're waiting for. But listen — someone's coming after me who's so incredible that I'm not even good enough to untie his shoes.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
John the Baptist knew he was just the opening act for someone way more amazing.
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