John 3:26

to whom thou barest witness Rather, to whom thou hast borne witness. This was the monstrous thing in their eyes; that One who seemed to owe His position to the testimony of John should be competing with him and surpassing him.

behold, the same Or perhaps, behold, this fellow, expressing astonishment and chagrin, and perhaps contempt.

all men An exaggeration very natural in their excitement. The picture is very true to life. Comp. the excited statement of the Samaritan woman, John 4:29; and of the Pharisees, John 12:19; contrast John 3:32 and see on John 6:15.