Self Out of Sight in the Preacher
John 1:22-23
Then said they to him, Who are you? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What say you of yourself?…


Rev. Dr. Andrew A. Bonar in "Christian Growth," an address to Christians at Glasgow, said: "Some years ago, a zealous and devoted eider, now gone to glory, was pushing his way one evening to be in time for a workers meeting. Taking his place in the meeting, he noticed how the conversation was going on, and rose to give a word. He said, 'In coming along I saw a crowd at a shop door in Argyle Street. I pressed in among the crowd to see what was attracting the attention. There was a large picture in the hands of the auctioneer; and he, with great skill, was holding it up to view; and, standing behind his picture so as to be completely hid, was inviting the attention of the company to every remarkable point in the painting. All the while I never got a glimpse of the man himself. That is the way to preach Christ. Self, out of sight — Christ held forth.'"



Parallel Verses
KJV: Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself?

WEB: They said therefore to him, "Who are you? Give us an answer to take back to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?"




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