John.4.2

Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)

John.4.2

(although his disciples, not Jesus, did the actual baptizing). They had posted the score that Jesus was ahead, turning him and John into rivals in the eyes of the people.

John.4.2

although in fact it was not Jesus who baptized, but his disciples.

John.4.2

(though Jesus Himself did not baptize, but His disciples),