New International Version They came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, that man who was with you on the other side of the Jordan—the one you testified about—look, he is baptizing, and everyone is going to him.” New Living Translation So John’s disciples came to him and said, “Rabbi, the man you met on the other side of the Jordan River, the one you identified as the Messiah, is also baptizing people. And everybody is going to him instead of coming to us.” English Standard Version And they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, he who was with you across the Jordan, to whom you bore witness—look, he is baptizing, and all are going to him.” Berean Standard Bible So John’s disciples came to him and said, “Look, Rabbi, the One who was with you beyond the Jordan, the One you testified about—He is baptizing, and everyone is going to Him.” Berean Literal Bible And they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, the One who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have testified, behold, this One is baptizing, and all are coming to Him.” King James Bible And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him. New King James Version And they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, He who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have testified—behold, He is baptizing, and all are coming to Him!” New American Standard Bible And they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, He who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have testified—behold, He is baptizing and all the people are coming to Him.” NASB 1995 And they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, He who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have testified, behold, He is baptizing and all are coming to Him.” NASB 1977 And they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, He who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have borne witness, behold, He is baptizing, and all are coming to Him.” Legacy Standard Bible And they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, He who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have borne witness, behold, He is baptizing and all are coming to Him.” Amplified Bible So they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi (Teacher), the Man who was with you on the other side of the Jordan [at the Jordan River crossing]—and to whom you have testified—look, He is baptizing too, and everyone is going to Him!” Berean Annotated Bible So John’s disciples came to him and said, “Look (behold), Rabbi, the One who was with you beyond the Jordan (flowing down), the One you testified about—He is baptizing (submerging), and everyone is going to Him. Christian Standard Bible So they came to John and told him, “Rabbi, the one you testified about, and who was with you across the Jordan, is baptizing—and everyone is going to him.” Holman Christian Standard Bible So they came to John and told him, “Rabbi, the One you testified about, and who was with you across the Jordan, is baptizing—and everyone is flocking to Him.” American Standard Version And they came unto John, and said to him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond the Jordan, to whom thou hast borne witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him. Contemporary English Version They went to John and said, "Rabbi, you spoke about a man when you were with him east of the Jordan. He is now baptizing people, and everyone is going to him." English Revised Version And they came unto John, and said to him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou hast borne witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him. GOD'S WORD® Translation So they went to John and asked him, "Rabbi, do you remember the man you spoke so favorably about when he was with you on the other side of the Jordan River? Well, he's baptizing, and everyone is going to him!" Good News Translation So they went to John and told him, "Teacher, you remember the man who was with you on the east side of the Jordan, the one you spoke about? Well, he is baptizing now, and everyone is going to him!" International Standard Version so they went to John and told him, "Rabbi, the man who was with you on the other side of the Jordan, the one about whom you testified—look, he's baptizing, and everyone is going to him!" NET Bible So they came to John and said to him, "Rabbi, the one who was with you on the other side of the Jordan River, about whom you testified--see, he is baptizing, and everyone is flocking to him!" New Heart English Bible And they came to John, and said to him, "Rabbi, he who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have testified, look, he is baptizing, and everyone is coming to him." Webster's Bible Translation And they came to John, and said to him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou didst bear testimony, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him. Weymouth New Testament they came to John and reported to him, "Rabbi, he who was with you on the other side of the Jordan and to whom you bore testimony is now baptizing, and great numbers of people are resorting to him." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo John’s disciples came to him and said, “Look, Rabbi, the One who was with you beyond the Jordan, the One you testified about—He is baptizing, and everyone is going to Him.” World English Bible They came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, he who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have testified, behold, he baptizes, and everyone is coming to him.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, He who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you testified, behold, this One is immersing, and all are coming to Him.” Berean Literal Bible And they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, the One who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have testified, behold, this One is baptizing, and all are coming to Him.” Young's Literal Translation and they came unto John, and said to him, 'Rabbi, he who was with thee beyond the Jordan, to whom thou didst testify, lo, this one is baptizing, and all are coming unto him.' Smith's Literal Translation And they came to John, and said to him, Rabbi, he who was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou hast testified, behold, he immerses, and all come to him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they came to John, and said to him: Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond the Jordan, to whom thou gavest testimony, behold he baptizeth, and all men come to him. Catholic Public Domain Version And they went to John and said to him: “Rabbi, the one who was with you across the Jordan, about whom you offered testimony: behold, he is baptizing and everyone is going to him.” New American Bible So they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, the one who was with you across the Jordan, to whom you testified, here he is baptizing and everyone is coming to him.” New Revised Standard Version They came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, the one who was with you across the Jordan, to whom you testified, here he is baptizing, and all are going to him.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo they came to John and told him, Teacher, he who was with you at the Jordan crossing, concerning whom you testified, behold, he also is baptizing and a great many are coming to him. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And they came to Yohannan and said to him: “Our Rabbi, he who was with you at the crossing of Jordan, about whom you testified, Behold, he is baptizing and many are coming to him.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd they came to John, and said to him: Rabbi, he who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you bore testimony, behold, he immerses, and all are going to him. Godbey New Testament And they came to John, and said to him, Rabbi, He who is with thee beyond the Jordan, to whom thou hast borne witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all are coming to Him. Haweis New Testament And they came to John, and said to him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou gavest testimony, lo! this man baptiseth, and all men come to him. Mace New Testament who thereupon went to John, and said, master, he that was with you beyond Jordan, to whom you bore testimony, he himself does now baptize likewise, and the people flock to him. Weymouth New Testament they came to John and reported to him, "Rabbi, he who was with you on the other side of the Jordan and to whom you bore testimony is now baptizing, and great numbers of people are resorting to him." Worrell New Testament And they came to John, and said to him, "Rabbi, He Who was with you beyond the Jordan, to Whom you have borne testimony, behold, He is immersing, and all are coming to Him." Worsley New Testament And they came to John, and said unto him, Rabbi, He that was with thee on the other side Jordan, to whom thou barest testimony, behold, He baptizeth and all the people come to Him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context John's Testimony about Jesus…25Then a dispute arose between John’s disciples and a certain Jew over the issue of ceremonial washing. 26So John’s disciples came to him and said, “Look, Rabbi, the One who was with you beyond the Jordan, the One you testified about— He is baptizing, and everyone is going to Him.” 27John replied, “A man can receive only what is given him from heaven.… Cross References So John’s disciples came to him and said, Matthew 9:14 Then John’s disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Why is it that we and the Pharisees fast so often, but Your disciples do not fast?” Mark 2:18 Now John’s disciples and the Pharisees were often fasting. So people came to Jesus and asked, “Why don’t Your disciples fast like John’s disciples and those of the Pharisees?” Luke 5:33 Then they said to Him, “John’s disciples and those of the Pharisees frequently fast and pray, but Yours keep on eating and drinking.” “Look, Rabbi, John 1:38 Jesus turned and saw them following. “What do you want?” He asked. They said to Him, “Rabbi” (which means Teacher), “where are You staying?” John 6:25 When they found Him on the other side of the sea, they asked Him, “Rabbi, when did You get here?” John 4:31 Meanwhile the disciples urged Him, “Rabbi, eat something.” the One who was with you beyond the Jordan, John 1:28 All this happened at Bethany beyond the Jordan, where John was baptizing. John 10:40 Then Jesus went back across the Jordan to the place where John had first been baptizing, and He stayed there. Matthew 19:1 When Jesus had finished saying these things, He left Galilee and went into the region of Judea beyond the Jordan. the One you testified about— John 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! John 1:34 I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God.” John 1:15 John 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.’” He is baptizing, John 4:1-2 When Jesus realized that the Pharisees were aware He was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John / (although it was not Jesus who baptized, but His disciples), John 1:33 I myself did not know Him, but the One who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit descend and rest is He who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ Matthew 3:11 I baptize you with water for repentance, but after me will come One more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. and everyone is going to Him.” John 12:19 Then the Pharisees said to one another, “You can see that this is doing you no good. Look how the whole world has gone after Him!” Treasury of Scripture And they came to John, and said to him, Rabbi, he that was with you beyond Jordan, to whom you bore witness, behold, the same baptizes, and all men come to him. he that. Numbers 11:26-29 But there remained two of the men in the camp, the name of the one was Eldad, and the name of the other Medad: and the spirit rested upon them; and they were of them that were written, but went not out unto the tabernacle: and they prophesied in the camp… Ecclesiastes 4:4 Again, I considered all travail, and every right work, that for this a man is envied of his neighbour. This is also vanity and vexation of spirit. 1 Corinthians 3:3-5 For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? … to whom. John 1:7,15,26-36 The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe… and all. John 1:7,9 The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe… John 11:48 If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him: and the Romans shall come and take away both our place and nation. John 12:19 The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him. Jump to Previous Baptises Baptism Baptizes Baptizeth Baptizing Barest Bear Bore Great John Jordan Numbers Rabbi Reported Side Testified Testify Testimony WitnessJump to Next Baptises Baptism Baptizes Baptizeth Baptizing Barest Bear Bore Great John Jordan Numbers Rabbi Reported Side Testified Testify Testimony WitnessJohn 3 1. Jesus teaches Nicodemus the necessity of being born again,14. of faith in his death, 16. the great love of God toward the world, 18. and the condemnation for unbelief. 22. Jesus baptizes in Judea. 23. The baptism, witness, and doctrine of John concerning Jesus. So John’s disciples came to him and said, John’s followers were troubled by the growing attention given to Jesus. They brought their concern to John, recognizing him as their teacher and leader. Mat 9:14 Then John’s disciples came to Jesus and asked,… “Look, Rabbi, They addressed John with respect, acknowledging his authority among them. Jhn 1:38 Jesus turned and saw them following. “What do you want?”… the One who was with you beyond the Jordan, They referred to Jesus, whom John had baptized and publicly identified before the people. Jhn 1:28 All this happened at Bethany beyond the Jordan,… the One you testified about— John had openly declared that Jesus was the promised Messiah and the One sent by God. Jhn 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said,… He is baptizing, Jesus’ ministry was now drawing people through the same outward call to repentance that had marked John’s work. Jhn 4:1-2 When Jesus realized that the Pharisees were aware… and everyone is going to Him.” The disciples saw Jesus’ increasing following as a threat to John’s ministry, but it confirmed that John’s task of preparing the way for Christ was being fulfilled. Jhn 12:19 Then the Pharisees said to one another, “You can see… Persons / Places / Events 1. John the BaptistA prophet and forerunner of Jesus, known for baptizing people in the Jordan River and calling for repentance. 2. John's Disciples Followers of John the Baptist who were concerned about Jesus' growing popularity. 3. Jesus Referred to as "the One" by John's disciples, He is the central figure of the New Testament, whose ministry was beginning to flourish. 4. The Jordan River A significant location for baptisms, symbolizing purification and repentance. 5. The Event of Baptizing The act of baptizing by Jesus' disciples, which was drawing many people to Him, causing concern among John's followers. Teaching Points Humility in MinistryJohn the Baptist exemplifies humility by recognizing and accepting the rise of Jesus' ministry. We should also be willing to step aside and support others when God is working through them. Understanding Our Role Just as John understood his role as a forerunner, we should seek to understand and embrace our God-given roles without envy or competition. Pointing to Christ Our actions and words should always point others to Jesus, just as John consistently directed attention to Christ. Dealing with Change Change in ministry or life can be challenging, but trusting in God's plan and purpose is essential, as demonstrated by John's response to his disciples. Community Over Competition The body of Christ should work together harmoniously, focusing on the common goal of glorifying God rather than competing for followers or recognition. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of John 3:26?2. How does John 3:26 highlight the importance of recognizing Jesus' divine authority? 3. What can we learn from John's disciples' concern about Jesus' growing influence? 4. How does John 3:26 connect with John 1:29 about Jesus' mission? 5. In what ways can we prioritize Jesus' ministry over personal ambitions today? 6. How should John 3:26 shape our response to others' success in ministry? 7. What does John 3:26 reveal about the relationship between Jesus and John the Baptist? 8. How does John 3:26 challenge our understanding of spiritual authority and leadership? 9. Why were John's disciples concerned about Jesus baptizing more people in John 3:26? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from John 3? (26) Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan.--John's disciples, with a natural attachment to their master, and without the knowledge of what that master's work really was, are jealous of what seems to them the rival work of Jesus. He had been with John; the Baptist had borne witness to Him. Now He seems to usurp his work, and the throngs which had crowded to the Forerunner go to Him. (Comp. Notes on John 1:8; John 4:2.) Barest witness.--Better, hast borne witness. Verse 26. - They (the disciples of John) came to John, and said to him, Rabbi - the title of deep respect (ver. 2), which stood in Jewish reverence high above all civil and military rank, and was here yielded in courtesy to the heroic leader - he who was with thee, apparently in entire mutual understanding with thee, receiving baptism at thy hands, and thus admitting thy right to baptize the people of God - "with thee" as we are "with thee" - beyond Jordan - at Bethany (Bethabara), at a better baptizing - place than this, on a grand historic site, the very scene of the great administration, where the Sanhedrin deferred to thy claims and the multitudes attested the hold thou hadst on their affections - to whom thou hast borne testimonies - the man who received thy homage, but who admitted also thy claims, about whom thou didst utter such strong things of unspeakable import - behold, he is now thy rival in popular esteem; this man is baptizing, and - with a pardonable exaggeration, they add - all men are coming unto him. He is eclipsing thee; he seems to usurp the high and unique position which had been assumed by thyself. Serious questions these, which must lead to a complete disruption among the disciples of John. Before examining the reply of John to the query, it is well to observe that John had been walking in the blinding and bewildering light of new ideas; that the Fourth Gospel brings us into contact with John at the moment where the synoptic narrative draws its portraiture to a conclusion; and yet the Fourth Gospel, quite as firmly as the synoptists, shows that the fresh light which had dawned on John had not induced him to forego the preparatory mission on which his heart was set, and the zeal of which had consumed him. If the perplexity arises - How could John have borne such ample testimony to Jesus and not at once have followed in his train? we reply that the language of John in Matthew 3:14 is just as difficult to reconcile with the message from the prison. Thoma admits that this fact corresponds with the question, "Art thou he that should come, or look we for another?" In like manner, Hebraism itself within the bosom of the Church maintained a place after all its purpose had been fulfilled. The destruction of the temple and of the Jewish state was necessary to abolish the force of the Hebrew tendency to ritualism of place and symbol even in the heart of Christ's disciples. Many of the mighty powers of the world, if they had not possessed an energy and vitality which refused to succumb when their work was really done, would never have done that work at all. John 3:26 records concerned disciples reporting that Jesus—whom John had endorsed—is now baptizing and attracting the multitudes. Their unease spotlights the human temptation to guard personal influence, while the passage prepares us to hear John’s corrective: joyful surrender to the supremacy of Christ. The verse therefore calls every believer to celebrate, not resist, the rising glory of Jesus whenever and however it appears.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Soκαὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. [John’s disciples] came ἦλθον (ēlthon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2064: To come, go. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. [him] Ἰωάννην (Iōannēn) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2491: Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. said, εἶπαν (eipan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “Look, ἴδε (ide) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 2400: See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! Rabbi, Ῥαββί (Rhabbi) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular Strong's 4461: Of Hebrew origin; my master, i.e Rabbi, as an official title of honor. the [One who] ὃς (hos) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. was ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. with μετὰ (meta) Preposition Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. you σοῦ (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. beyond πέραν (peran) Preposition Strong's 4008: Over, on the other side, beyond. Apparently accusative case of an obsolete derivative of peiro; through, i.e. Across. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Jordan, Ἰορδάνου (Iordanou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2446: Of Hebrew origin; the Jordanes, a river of Palestine. the One ᾧ (hō) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. you σὺ (sy) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. testified about— μεμαρτύρηκας (memartyrēkas) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 3140: To witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good report. From martus; to be a witness, i.e. Testify. He οὗτος (houtos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. is baptizing, βαπτίζει (baptizei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 907: Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. everyone πάντες (pantes) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. is going ἔρχονται (erchontai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2064: To come, go. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. Him.” αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Additonal Resources John 3:26 Blue Letter BibleJohn 3:26 Bible Gateway John 3:26 Bible.com John 3:26 NIV |
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