Jesus' sandals.
AnswerThe gospel accounts say that John the Baptist was in no way envious of Jesus. His statement that he was not fit to untie the shoelaces of the one who would come, attests to that.Of course, it may be that John did not intend to herald the coming of Jesus, and that he had really founded a sect that was in competition with the Christians. If so, it would have been in the interests of the gospel authors to write a story that John was fervently awaiting Jesus and that he enthusiastically supported the Christian movement. The present-day Mandaeans say that John the Baptist founded their religion.
"bautista" Example: John the Baptist -- Juan Bautista
Opinion:The Bible doesn't really say much about what women accompanied John the Baptist.
They don't. It says The Gospel According to John. John the Baptist did not author any books in the Bible.
That he prepared the way for Our Lord.
Johannes de Doper
Because Jesus and John the baptist were first cousins.
His clothing reflected the fact that John was probably an ascetic .
To be different.
In the New Testament, specifically in the Gospel of John, John the Baptist indicates that Jesus would come after him. He refers to Jesus as "the Lamb of God" and emphasizes that Jesus is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit, signifying a new era in spiritual awakening and fulfillment of prophecy. John underscores that while he is not worthy to untie Jesus' sandals, Jesus holds a greater authority and purpose.
Some religious scholars say John was Elijah (Eli). Other scholars say John was not Elijah. You will have to read the Bible and figure it out for yourself.
It doesn't. It says The Gospel According to John.