NT Text: John 3:28
OT Source(s):
Source: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Reference Type: Allusion
Connection Method(s): Promise-Fulfillment
Anchor Text: Mal 3:1 — Behold I Send My Messenger
Significance: Baptist as messenger/forerunner preparing for Messiah. Malachi 4:5 identifies forerunner as Elijah, which Jesus applies to Baptist in Synoptics. Baptist stands ready to do bridegroom's bidding, with Jesus as Israel's awaited king (cf. Isaiah 62:4-5; Jeremiah 2:2; Hosea 2:16-20 for Israel as bride of Yahweh).