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

23“From this man’s seed, in keeping with His promise, God brought to Israel a Savior—Yeshua. 24Before His coming, John had proclaimed an immersion of repentance to all the people of Israel. As John was completing his service, he said, ‘What do you suppose me to be? I am not He. But behold, One is coming after me, whose sandal I’m not worthy to untie.’ 26“Brothers, sons of the family of Abraham and those among you who are God-fearers, it is to us the message of this salvation has been sent. 27For those who live in Jerusalem and their rulers—not recognizing Him or the sayings of the Prophets that are read every Shabbat—fulfilled these words 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

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andδέde · thenG1161
• asὡςhōs · as/whenG5613
• Johnὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• JohnἸωάννηςIōannēs · JohnG2491
• fulfilledπληρόωplēroō · to fulfillG4137
• his courseδρόμοςdromos · racecourseG1408
• he saidλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• Whomτίςtis · which?G5101
• think ye thatὑπονοέωhuponoeō · to supposeG5282
• Iἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• amεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• notοὐou · noG3756
• Butἀλλάalla · butG235
• beholdὁράωhoraō · to see: seeG3708
• there cometh oneἔρχομαιerchomai · to come/goG2064
• afterμετάmeta · with/afterG3326
• whoseὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• shoesὑπόδημαhupodēma · sandalG5266
• ofπούςpous · footG4228
• worthyἄξιοςaxios · worthyG514
• to looseλύωluō · to looseG3089

Cross-references for Acts 13:25

• Acts 13:36For after David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he went to sleep and was laid with his fathers and saw decay.
• Acts 20:24However, I don’t consider my life of any value, except that I might finish my course and the office I received from the Lord Yeshua, to declare the Good News of the grace of God.
• Mark 6:16But when Herod heard, he said, “John, the one I beheaded, has been raised!”
• John 4:34Yeshua tells them, “My food is to do the will of the One who sent Me and to accomplish His work.
• John 19:28After this, when Yeshua knew that all things were now completed, to fulfill the Scripture He 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 rises from the abyss will make war on them, and overcome them and kill them.
• Acts 19:4Paul said, “John immersed with an immersion of repentance, telling the people that they should believe in the One coming after him—that is, in Yeshua.”
• Matthew 3:11“As for me, I immerse you in water for repentance. But the One coming after me is mightier than I am; I am not worthy to carry His sandals. He will immerse you in the Ruach ha-Kodesh and fire.
• Mark 1:7“After me comes One who is mightier than I am,” he proclaimed. “I’m not worthy to stoop down and untie the strap of His sandals!
• Luke 3:15Now the people were filled with expectation, and all were wondering in their hearts about John, whether he might be the Messiah.
• John 1:20He openly admitted and did not deny; he admitted, “I am not the Messiah.”
• John 3:27John answered, “A man can receive nothing unless it has been given to him from heaven.
• John 7:18Whoever speaks from himself seeks his own glory; but He who seeks 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 proclaim ourselves, but Messiah Yeshua as Lord—and ourselves as your slaves for Yeshua’s 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