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Acts 13:25

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What does Acts 13:25 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And as John was fulfilling his course, he said, What suppose ye that I am? I am not [he]. But behold, there cometh one after me the shoes of whose feet I am not worthy to unloose.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And as John was fulfilling his course, he said, What suppose ye that I am? I am not [he]. But behold, there cometh one after me the shoes of whose feet I am not worthy to unloose.
Acts 13:25 — American Standard Version

Context — Acts 13

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
22And when he had removed him, he raised up David to be their king; to whom also he bare witness and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after My heart, who shall do all My will.
23Of this man`s seed hath God according to promise brought unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus;
24when John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.
25And as John was fulfilling his course, he said, What suppose ye that I am? I am not [he]. But behold, there cometh one after me the shoes of whose feet I am not worthy to unloose.
26Brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and those among you that fear God, to us is the word of this salvation sent forth.
27For they that dwell in Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath, fulfilled [them] by condemning [him].
28And though they found no cause of death [in him], yet asked they of Pilate that he should be slain.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And as John fulfilled his course, etc.] Or race, the work of the ministry he was called to; as he was preaching and baptizing, which were the race set before him to run, and in which he ran well; he made full proof of his ministry. The life of every Christian is a race, and especially of a minister of the Gospel, and which requires strength, courage, agility, patience, and perseverance; this world is the place in which they run; and this is only the running time; in heaven they will sit down on the throne with Christ; the way in which they run, is the way of their duty, the way of God’s commandments; the mark they have in view, which they keep their eye on, and to which they direct their…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And 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. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“His course - His work was quickly finished, and might therefore well be termed a course or race. Luk 3:16. Acts 13:27”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“fulfilled: Act 13:36, Act 20:24; Mar 6:16-28; Joh 4:34, Joh 19:28-30; Ti2 4:7; Rev 11:7 whom: Act 19:4; Mat 3:11; Mar 1:7; Luk 3:15, Luk 3:16; Joh 1:20-23, Joh 1:26, Joh 1:27, Joh 1:29, Joh 1:34, Joh 1:36; Joh 3:27-29, Joh 7:18; Co2 4:5 Acts 13:26”
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