The manliness of John the Baptist - knows what grit is - unafraid of consequence for speaking the truth - called people to repentance. Not afraid to say sorry - dedicated - knows when to let go as he let go of 2 disciples to jesus, unattached to material things, to glory, sees the disciple potential, magnanimous- see the diamond in them - I am unfit to undo his sandals, humble - the cousin of jesus, but doesn't claim this title