Read Full ChapterJohn testified concerning Him. He cried out, saying, “This is He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.’”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
John testified about him. He cried out, saying, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me, for he was before me.’”
World English Bible (WEB)
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Strong's King James
(15) Yochanan (Yah's Favor) testifies about Him and cried out, saying, "This is Him, whom I said, 'He comes after me and has a higher rank than me because He existed before me!'"
The F.O.G
[15] John testified boldly about Him, calling out to anyone who would listen: "This is the One I've been telling you about! Though He comes after me in time, He far surpasses me in rank and authority, because He existed long before me - He is eternal!"
The F.O.G Paraphrase
John doth testify concerning him, and hath cried, saying, ‘This was he of whom I said, He who after me is coming, hath come before me, for he was before me;’
Young's Literal Translation
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