John 3:31
He who comes from above is greater than all; he who comes from the earth belongs to the earth and talks about earthly things. He who comes from heaven is greater than all.
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30He must become more important, and I must become less important.”
32He gives evidence about what he has seen and heard, but no one accepts what he has to say.
Cross References
Matthew 28:18Jesus came to them and told them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
John 1:27He is coming after me, but I am not even worthy to untie his sandals.”
John 3:12If you don't trust what I say when I tell you about earthly things, how would you ever trust what I say if I were to tell you about heavenly things?
John 6:33For the bread of God is the one who comes from heaven and gives life to the world.”
John 8:23Jesus told them, “You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world.
Acts 10:36You know the message he sent to Israel, sharing the good news of peace that comes from Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.
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 →