26. John told them, “I baptize with water, but right here in the crowd is someone you do not recognize.
27. Though his ministry follows mine, I’m not even worthy to be his slave and untie the straps of his sandal.”
28. This encounter took place in Bethany, an area east of the Jordan River, where John was baptizing.
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!