Acts 13:25

Acts 13:25 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)As John was completing his work, he said: ‘Who do you suppose I am? I am not the one you are looking for. But there is one coming after me whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.’
• English Standard Version (ESV)And as John was finishing his course, he said, 'What do you suppose that I am? I am not he. No, but behold, after me one is coming, the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to untie.'
• New King James Version (NKJV)And as John was finishing his course, he said, ‘Who do you think I am? I am not He. But behold, there comes One after me, the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to loose.’

Context of Acts 13:25

23From the descendants of this man, according to promise, God has brought to Israel a Savior, Jesus, 24after John had proclaimed before His coming a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. And while John was completing his course, he kept saying, ‘What do you suppose that I am? I am not He. But behold, one is coming after me the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to untie.’ 26“Brethren, sons of Abraham’s family, and those among you who fear God, to us the message of this salvation has been sent. 27For those who live in Jerusalem, and their rulers, recognizing neither Him nor the utterances of the prophets which are read every Sabbath, fulfilled these by condemning Him.

Acts 13:25 word by word

ὡς δὲ ἐπλήρου Ἰωάννης τὸν δρόμον ἔλεγεν· τί ἐμὲ ὑπονοεῖτε εἶναι; οὐκ εἰμὶ ἐγώ· ἀλλ᾽ ἰδοὺ ἔρχεται μετ᾽ ἐμὲ οὗ οὐκ εἰμὶ ἄξιος τὸ ὑπόδημα τῶν ποδῶν λῦσαι.¶Read the interlinear

• And whileὡςhōs · as/whenG5613
• JohnἸωάννηςIōannēs · JohnG2491
• was completingπληρόωplēroō · to fulfillG4137
• his courseδρόμοςdromos · racecourseG1408
• he kept sayingλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• Whatτίςtis · which?G5101
• do you supposeὑπονοέωhuponoeō · to supposeG5282
• that I amεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• But beholdἰδούidou · look!G2400
• one is comingἔρχομαιerchomai · to come/goG2064
• afterμετάmeta · with/afterG3326
• me the sandalsὑπόδημαhupodēma · sandalG5266
• of whoseὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• feetπούςpous · footG4228
• not worthyἄξιοςaxios · worthyG514
• to untieλύωluō · to looseG3089

Cross-references for Acts 13:25

• Acts 13:36For David, after he had served the purpose of God in his own generation, fell asleep, and was laid among his fathers and underwent decay;
• Acts 20:24But I do not consider my life of any account as dear to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel of the grace of God.
• Mark 6:16But when Herod heard of it, he kept saying, “John, whom I beheaded, has risen!”
• John 4:34Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to accomplish His work.
• John 19:28After this, Jesus, knowing that all things had already been accomplished, to fulfill the Scripture, said, “I am thirsty.”
• 2 Timothy 4:7I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith;
• Revelation 11:7When they have finished their testimony, the beast that comes up out of the abyss will make war with them, and overcome them and kill them.
• Acts 19:4Paul said, “John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in Him who was coming after him, that is, in Jesus.”
• Matthew 3:11“As for me, I baptize you with water for repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, and I am not fit to remove His sandals; He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
• Mark 1:7And he was preaching, and saying, “After me One is coming who is mightier than I, and I am not fit to stoop down and untie the thong of His sandals.
• Luke 3:15Now while the people were in a state of expectation and all were wondering in their hearts about John, as to whether he was the Christ,
• John 1:20And he confessed and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.”
• John 3:27John answered and said, “A man can receive nothing unless it has been given him from heaven.
• John 7:18He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory; but He who is seeking the glory of the One who sent Him, He is true, and there is no unrighteousness in Him.
• 2 Corinthians 4:5For we do not preach ourselves but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your bond-servants for Jesus’ sake.

Commentaries on Acts 13:25

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 25As John fulfilled his course - As John was fulfilling his race, he said, etc. It has been supposed that the word , course, or race, is used here to point out the short duration of the Baptist's ministry, and the fervent zeal with which he performed it. It signifies properly his ministry, or life. A man's work, employment, function, etc., is his race, course, or way of life. John had a ministry from God; and he discharged the duties of it with zeal and…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 25And as John fulfilled his course - As he was engaged in completing his work. His ministry is called a course or race, that which was to be run, or completed. He said … - These are not the precise words which the evangelists have recorded, but the sense is the same. See the John 1:20 note; Matthew 3:11 note.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 14-31Verses 14-31 When we come together to worship God, we must do it, not only by prayer and praise, but by the reading and hearing of the word of God. The bare reading of the Scriptures in public assemblies is not enough; they should be expounded, and the people exhorted out of them. This is helping people in doing that which is necessary to make the word profitable, to apply it to themselves. Every thing is touched upon in this sermon, which might best…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 23-25At this point, Paul shifted to the main point of his message. Jesus, descended from King David's family line, was the Savior God promised to Israel. John the Baptist prepared the way for the Messiah (God's chosen leader). John called Israel to repent and be baptized. John was a humble servant who prepared the way for the one whose coming he announced.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 23-2523-25. Of this man's seed hath God, according to ... promise, raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus--The emphasis on this statement lies: (1) in the seed from which Christ sprang--David's--and the promise to that effect, which was thus fulfilled; (2) on the character in which this promised Christ was given of God--"a Saviour." His personal name "Jesus" is emphatically added, as designed to express that very character. (See on Mt 1:21).Read the comment

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Commentaries on Acts 13

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings