GOSPEL READING Jn 3: 22-30
John justifies the action of Jesus and at the same time reveals his own identity. John says that he is only a forerunner. He has come to prepare the way for him. But both Jesus and John are doing the same activity. Both of them are baptizing. Since the activities are similar people are not able to distinguish one from the other. The question is: are they both messiahs?
Jesus is the Messiah and hence John says that he is not the one. There could be only one messiah and hence the other is not and he himself is only a precursor. John makes the distinction clear. One is a friend and the other is the bridegroom. As friends they may look equal but one among the two is the bridegroom. This brings joy and happiness.
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இயேசுவும் யோவானும் திருமுழுக்கு கொடுத்துக் கொண்டிருக்கிறார்கள். பணியிலும் போதனையிலும் இருவரும் ஒன்றாகத் தோன்றினாலும் இருவரும் மெசியா அல்ல. ஒருவர்தான் மெசியா மற்றவர் அவரின் நண்பரே.
