John 1:27
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for John 1:27 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
John 1:27 is a verse from the book of John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "He it is, who coming after me is preferred before me, whose shoe's latchet I am not worthy to unloose." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
John 1:27 — KJV
“He it is, who coming after me is preferred before me, whose shoe's latchet I am not worthy to unloose.”
— John 1:27 (KJV)
John 1:27 in Context — About the Book of John
John is the Gospel of belief — written so that you may believe Jesus is the Son of God and have life in His name. Seven I AM declarations, seven signs, and the Bible's most loved verse all live here, alongside Jesus' longest recorded prayer in chapter 17.
Cross-References for John 1:27
“And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose.”
Shares key themes with John 1:27: after, whose, shoe
“John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:”
Shares key themes with John 1:27: whose, shoe, latchet
“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:”
Shares key themes with John 1:27: after, whose, shoe
“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.”
Shares key themes with John 1:27: after, whose, shoe
“After that thou shalt come to the hill of God, where is the garrison of the Philistines: and it shall come to pass, when thou art come thither to the city, that thou shalt meet a company of prophets coming down from the high place with a psaltery, and a tabret, and a pipe, and a harp, before them; and they shall prophesy:”
Shares key themes with John 1:27: coming, after, before
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