If Mark's gospel presents Jesus as servant, why does John say he's unworthy to loose his shoes?
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The very fact that the statement of John the Baptist finds place in all the Gospels ( Mtt 3:11; Mk 1:7; Lk 3:16; Jn 1:27) as well as the Acts (13:25) makes its abundantly clear that the Baptist's words were more of a prophesy than of a manifestation of sheer humility. The rituals relating to wearing and taking out of shoes and sandals were clearly laid down in the Jewish custom, right from the times of Old Testament. In all its probability, John the Baptist was referring to Jesus as the `Worthy Groom of Israel.'
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There is a difference between someone's worth, or nature, and their actions.
Jesus, in himself, is the Most High God* and worthy of our worship, praise and adoration. Nothing can change that. John is quite correct to say that he is not worthy to untie his shoes.
In his incarnation Jesus takes on the role of a servant. It's a job he does, and it doesn't in any way diminish his nature.
You might consider the analogy of Prince William, who fulfilled the role of a (relatively junior) officer in the Royal Air Force. While fulfilling that role he accepted the orders of his senior officers, and interacted with other officers as an equal; despite the fact that in reality he outranked every one of them.
*According to most branches of Christianity.
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