[xzins]

Nope. I'd say that the 2nd event has John in prison and he knows that he's going to be killed .... that he'll not get out alive. I think the human side of him was reacting the same way as the other "Elijah" did. When Elijah got despondent about Jezebel, God arranged for him to be taken home.

John got despondent about ever being released from prison. In order to MAKE SURE that his disciples were clear about who Jesus was he arranged for Jesus once more to confirm it to the followers of John.

Notice that the issue went through JOHN'S DISCIPLES.

Just as an aside question of my own....Shark, are you a believer in Jesus?

[sharktrager]

Yes, I am.

[KennyV]

I also think the human side of him was getting the best of him. He knew than he had to decrease and Jesus increase, but I'm sure he didn't think he was going to be rotting away in prison. I think he was really doubting.