For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell asleep, was buried with his fathers, and saw corruption;

But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

But when Herod heard, he said, This is John, whom I beheaded; he has been raised from the dead.

For John had said to Herod, It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife.

for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just and holy man, and he protected him. And when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.

And when Herodias' daughter herself came in and danced, and pleased Herod and those who sat with him, the king said to the girl, Ask me whatever you want, and I will give it to you.

So she went out and said to her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Immerser.

And the king was exceedingly sorry; yet, because of the oaths and because of those who sat with him, he did not want to slight her.

brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl; and the girl gave it to her mother.

Jesus said to them, My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work.

After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, I thirst!

So when Jesus had received the vinegar, He said, It has been finished! And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith.

And when they finish their testimony, the beast that ascends out of the bottomless pit will make war against them, overcome them, and kill them.

Then Paul said, John indeed immersed with an immersion of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.

I indeed immerse you in water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will immerse you in the Holy Spirit and fire;

And he preached, saying, There comes One after me who is mightier than I, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to stoop down and loose.

Now as the people were in expectation, and all reasoned in their hearts about John, whether or not he was the Christ,

John answered, saying to them all, I indeed immerse you in water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose. He will immerse you in the Holy Spirit and fire.

He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, I am not the Christ.

Then they said to him, Who are you, that we may give an answer to those who sent us? What do you say about yourself?

John answered and said, A man can receive nothing unless it has been given to him from Heaven.

He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom's voice. Therefore this joy of mine is fulfilled.

He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory; but He who seeks the glory of the One who sent Him is true, and unrighteousness is not in Him.

For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your bondservants for Jesus' sake.