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25 When John was finishing his work, he said, ‘Who do you think I am? I’m not the Messiah.[a] No, but he is coming after me, and I’m not worthy to untie the sandals on his feet.’

26 “My brothers, descendants of Abraham’s family, and those among you who fear God, it is to us[b] that the message of this salvation has been sent. 27 For the people who live in Jerusalem and their leaders, not knowing who Jesus[c] was, condemned him and so fulfilled the words of the prophets that are read every Sabbath.

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  1. Acts 13:25 Lit. one
  2. Acts 13:26 Other mss. read to you
  3. Acts 13:27 Lit. he

25 As John was completing his work,(A) he said: ‘Who do you suppose I am? I am not the one you are looking for.(B) But there is one coming after me whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.’(C)

26 “Fellow children of Abraham(D) and you God-fearing Gentiles, it is to us that this message of salvation(E) has been sent. 27 The people of Jerusalem and their rulers did not recognize Jesus,(F) yet in condemning him they fulfilled the words of the prophets(G) that are read every Sabbath.

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