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Tyndale Open Study Notes on John 1:15

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Modern study notes
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1:15 he existed long before me: In a society where age was respected and honored (Lev 19:32; contrast Isa 3:5), John the Baptist emphasized Jesus’ honor by pointing to his existence even before creation (John 1:1-3).
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