John 3:30

He must increase, but I must decrease.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

He must increase, but I must decrease.

In Context

29He that has the bride is the bridegroom. But the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom's voice. This my joy therefore is made full.

31He that comes from above is above all; he that is from the earth is of the earth, and speaks of the earth; he that comes from heaven is above all.

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Cross References

Acts 13:36For David, having served his own generation according to the purpose of God, fell asleep, and was added to his fathers, and saw corruption.

2 Corinthians 3:7But if the ministration of death, engraven with letters in stones, was made glorious, so that the sons of Israel could not look steadfastly on the face of Moses for the glory of his countenance, which glory was to be done away;

Hebrews 3:2who was faithful to him who appointed him, as also was Moses in all His house.

Matthew Henry on John 3:23-36

John's Testimony to Christ. 22 After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judæa; and there he tarried with them, and baptized. 23 And John also was baptizing in Ænon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized. 24 For John was not yet cast into prison. 25 Then there arose a question between some of John's disciples and the Jews about purifying. 26 And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest… Read the whole commentary →

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