Mk 1:7a ... And he was preaching saying ...

This diagram sets the stage for the next.

Mk 1:7b ... One is coming after me ... stronger than me ...

This diagram sets the stage for the one that follows.

Mk 1:7c ... of whom, stooping, I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals.

gematria value of the words in red (7b + 7c) = 13,560 units

The length of the eight red lines converging on John and Jesus are equal to 13,560 units. My book has more commentary on the.puns and cryptic nature of this verse which has a double diagram.

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