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John 3:25 – Then there arose a question between some of John’s disciples and the Jews about purifying. Who were the disputants, some of John’s disciples and the Jews who had not submitted to his baptism of repentance? Penitents and impenitents divide this sinful world. What was the matter in dispute, about purifying, about religious washing? The Jews were in dispute when they could not deny the excellent nature and design of John’s baptism raised an objection against it from Christ’s baptism which gave occasion for the complaint that follows. Some people look for points of disagreement so they can sow seeds of discord, discontent, and doubt.

John 3:26 – And they came unto John and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold the same baptizeth, and all men come to him. John’s the Baptists’ disciples were loyal to him. They were deeply concerned that one of his disciples, Jesus, was competing with and surpassing him. In their astonishment, they exaggerated the predicament, saying, ” all are coming to him.” The were concerned that John was losing his audience to another preacher. John’s disciples were like some of the today’s  preacher, rather than being concerned about the persons’ salvation, they are more inclined in how many congregants they have, how large their church. John’s disciples although they were loyal to John they weren’t comprehending the spiritual aspects of the baptism. Read More