KJV ORIGINAL
(Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
(Just to be clear though — Jesus wasn't actually the one doing the baptizing. His disciples were handling that part.)
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus was the leader, but he let his team do the hands-on work.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of John, traditionally attributed to John, son of Zebedee, was likely written for a broad Christian audience in the late first century CE. It was composed to articulate Jesus' divine nature, encourage faith in him as the Christ, and offer a distinct theological account of his ministry.
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