He preached, saying, “After me comes he who is mightier than I, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and loosen.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Mark 1:7 in context
Mark 1:4–10
4
John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching the baptism of repentance for forgiveness of sins.
5
All the country of Judea and all those of Jerusalem went out to him. They were baptized by him in the Jordan river, confessing their sins.
6
John was clothed with camel’s hair and a leather belt around his waist. He ate locusts and wild honey.
7
Selected verse
He preached, saying, “After me comes he who is mightier than I, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and loosen.
9
In those days, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
10
Immediately coming up from the water, he saw the heavens parting and the Spirit descending on him like a dove.
Continue with Mark 1
Read the complete chapter in World English Bible Updated.
Open Mark 1