27He is the One who comes after me, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.”
— John 1:27

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Illustration of John 1:26-28 NLT

Illustration of John 1:26-28 NLT -- John told them, "I baptize with water, but right here in the crowd is someone you do not recognize. Though his ministry follows mine, I'm not even worthy to be his slave and untie the straps of his sandal." This encounter took place in Bethany, an area east of the Jordan River, where John was baptizing.