Chapter 3 2-4. See EGW comment on Luke 1:76, 77.{5BC 1119.4}7-9. See EGW comment on Matthew 3:7, 8.{5BC 1119.5}15, 16 (John 1:26, 27). No Worldly Aspirations—The people thought that John might be the promised Messiah. His life was so unselfish, marked with humility and self-denial. His teachings, exhortations, and reproofs, were fervent, sincere, and courageous. In his mission, he turned not to the right or to the left to court the favors or applause of any. He did not aspire to worldly honor or worldly dignity, but was humble in heart and life, and did not assume honors that did not belong to him. He assured his followers that he was not the Christ (The Spirit of Prophecy 2:57).{5BC 1119.6}21, 22. See EGW comment on Matthew 3:13-17; 4:1-11.{5BC 1119.7}

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2-4. Se EGW til kp. 1,76. 77.

7-9. Se EGW til Matt. 3,7. 8.

15, 16 (Joh. 1,26, 27). Ingen verdslig higen. - Folket troede at Johannes kunne være den lovede Messias. Hans liv var så uselvisk, så mærkbart ydmygt og selvfornægtende. Hans lære, formaninger og irettesættelser var så brændende, oprigtige og opmuntrende. I hans mission vendte drejede han ikke til højre eller til venstre for at tage folks bifald eller gunst. Han higede ikke efter verdslig ære eller verdslig værdighed, men var så ydmyg i hjerte og liv, og påtog sig ikke ære som ikke tilkom ham. Han forvissede sine efterfølgere om at han ikke var Kristus. (2SP 57).

21, 22. Se EGW til Matt. 3,13-17; 4,1-11.