24. Before His coming, John had proclaimed an immersion of repentance to all the people of Israel.
25. As John was completing his service, he said, ‘What do you suppose me to be? I am not He. But behold, One is coming after me, whose sandal I’m not worthy to untie.’
26. “Brothers, sons of the family of Abraham and those among you who are God-fearers, it is to us the message of this salvation has been sent.
27. For those who live in Jerusalem and their rulers—not recognizing Him or the sayings of the Prophets that are read every Shabbat—fulfilled these words by condemning Him.
28. Though they found no charge worthy of a death sentence, they asked Pilate to have Him executed.