2. Source Text: Greek (SBLGNT) John 4:2:1 ⧉καίτοιγεketoiyealthough John 4:2:2 ⧉ἸησοῦςEeeesoosJesus John 4:2:3 ⧉αὐτὸςaftoshimself John 4:2:4 ⧉οὐκooknot John 4:2:5 ⧉ἐβάπτιζενevaptizen{He} was baptizing John 4:2:6 ⧉ἀλλʼalbut John 4:2:7 ⧉οἱee{the} John 4:2:8 ⧉μαθηταὶmatheetedisciples John 4:2:9 ⧉αὐτοῦaftoohis |
2. Formal Translation Although indeed Jesus {Iesous, Baptism Authority} Himself did not baptize, it was His disciples who did. |
2. Dynamic Translation Even though Jesus {Iesous, Delegating Lord} Himself was not baptizing anyone, it was His followers who were doing it. |