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The One Who Takes Away the Sins of the World
Matthew 11:2-11
When John the Baptist heard in prison of the works of the Christ, he sent his disciples to Jesus with this question, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?” Matthew 11:2–3
Why did Saint John the Baptist send his disciples to Jesus to ask this question? Recall that John had previously stated about Jesus, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29). So, if John knew that Jesus was the “Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,” why would he send his disciples to ask Jesus if He is the one who is to come?
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