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1 | Timing 1st mtg between John TB and Jesus | John 1:33 | Jim Dunne | 2245 | ||
I'm confused. How could John the Baptist say he didn't know who Jesus was? First of all, John had to have known Jesus before, didn't he? They were cousins (or second cousins, at least), after all, right? Secondly, the commentaries I've read all say that this meeting between John and Jesus took place after Jesus' baptism and the temptation in the desert. If that's the case, John obviously knew Jesus, didn't he? He'd baptized him at least 40 days previously, and seen the signs from God. If this is true, would John really have waited all that time to publicly relate what must have been a life-changing event? | ||||||
2 | Timing 1st mtg between John TB and Jesus | John 1:33 | Xapis | 2255 | ||
If you look at verse 31 there is a parallel construct with recognize and manifest. This makes it possible that there is a tie between the words. Also the same word is used by Paul in 2CO 5:16 "Therefore from now on we recognize no man according to the flesh; even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know Him thus no longer." The word translated recognize is only used in those three verses, so it seems to me that it doesn't mean a visual recognition, but rather a recognition of standing. I believe therefore that John was stating that he didn't know who Jesus was in relation to the Kingdom of God until the spirit descended upon Him. John was a prophet and one of the marks of a prophet is the lack of respect of persons. John's statement to the religious leaders of his day, LUK 3:8 "Therefore bring forth fruits in keeping with repentance," demostrates that he not a man moved by appearance or position. He probably withheld judgment on Mary's son until God demonstrated to him that He was His Son. This is then a declaration and a reflection. Behold the Lamb of God, and let me tell you why I believe it. These were past tense statements, "I did not recognize Him". But now he does recognize Him both personally and positionally. This is how it makes sense to me, I hope it helps you. Keep yourself in the love of God, Xapis. |
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3 | Timing 1st mtg between John TB and Jesus | John 1:33 | Jim Dunne | 2267 | ||
Xapis - Thanks so much for the sensible, scholarly answer. This is exactly what I was looking for. Much obliged! In Him, Jim D. |
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