richmahn_en_tn/jhn/03/34.md

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Connecting Statement:

John the Baptist finishes speaking.

For the one whom God has sent

"This Jesus, whom God has sent to represent him"

For he does not give the Spirit by measure

"For he is the one to whom God gave all the power of his Spirit"

Father ... Son

These are important titles that describe the relationship between God and Jesus. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples)

given ... into his hand

This means to be put in his power or control. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom)

He who believes

"A person who believes" or "Anyone who believes"

wrath of God stays on him

The abstract noun "wrath" can be translated with the verb "punish." AT: "God will continue to punish him" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns)

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