John 3:29-31
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
29 He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the groomsman who stands by and listens to him rejoices greatly and heartily on account of the bridegroom’s voice. This then is my pleasure and joy, and it is now complete.(A)
30 He must increase, but I must decrease. [He must grow more prominent; I must grow less so.](B)
31 He Who comes from above (heaven) is [far] above all [others]; he who comes from the earth belongs to the earth, and talks the language of earth [his words are from an earthly standpoint]. He Who comes from heaven is [far] above all others [far superior to all others in prominence and in excellence].
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John 3:29-31
New International Version
29 The bride belongs to the bridegroom.(A) The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him, and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete.(B) 30 He must become greater; I must become less.”[a]
31 The one who comes from above(C) is above all; the one who is from the earth belongs to the earth, and speaks as one from the earth.(D) The one who comes from heaven is above all.
Footnotes
- John 3:30 Some interpreters end the quotation with verse 36.
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