Matthew 3:11 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Look, I'm out here baptizing you with water to show you're turning your life around. But there's someone coming after me who's on a completely different level — I'm not even worthy to carry his shoes. He's going to baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

John's saying Jesus is in a league of his own and bringing something way more powerful than water baptism.

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