John 1:15

The Word Became Flesh

¹⁵ _x John bore witness of Him and cried out, saying, "This was He of whom I said, _y 'He who comes after me ₁ is preferred before me, _z for He was before me.' "

1. Cross References
   Malachi 3:1
   Behold, I send My messenger, And he will prepare the way before Me. And the Lord, whom you seek, Will suddenly come to His temple, Even the Messenger of the covenant, In whom you delight. Behold, He is coming," Says the LORD of hosts.
   John 3:32
   And what He has seen and heard, that He testifies; and no one receives His testimony.
   
2. Cross References
   Matthew 3:11
   I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
   
3. Cross References
   Colossians 1:17
   And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.