John 3:30
He must increase, but I must decrease.
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He must increase, but I must decrease.
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Cross References
Isaiah 9:7+ 9:7. MP: Messiah son of David establishes a kingdom and rule that is over all and establishes righteousness and justice in accordance with Adonai, God of heaven’s Armies. (Also see Is 16:5; Dan 2:44). (Luke 1:32-33, 17:20-21; Eph 1:21) Note: In the Blessing of Aaron (Num 6:26), “God will give you peace,” this is called the peace of the Kingdom of David. (See also Is 16:5). + 9:7. MPr: The promise of peace in the Aaronic Blessing (Num 6:26) is referred to as the peace of the Kingdom of David. Linked to (Is 9:7), “of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end.” (Is 9:7 in Siphré on Numbers Parashah 42: Num 30:1-32:42). (John 14:27; Rev 21:22-27, 22:1-5) The increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, + 9:7 (+6a) MP: Messiah comes to bear the responsibility as the prophesied heir who establishes the everlasting kingdom as the heir to the throne of David. (Luke 1:32) on David [Beloved]’s throne, and on his kingdom, + 9:7. Quoted in Luke 1:32-33 to establish it, and to uphold it with mishpat ·justice· and with righteousness from that time on, even forever. + 9:7. Quoted in John 12:34 The zeal of Adonai Tzva'ot [Yahweh Commander of heaven’s armies] will perform this.
Isaiah 53:12+ 53:12 a MP: Because of making his atonement offering, Messiah is greatly exalted by God and reaps rewards. (Matt 28:18; Eph 1:20-22; Heb 1:3) Therefore will I give him a portion with the great, 2 + 53:12 a MP: “He will divide the spoils.” By being an atonement for many, Messiah is the Redeemer and therefore enjoys the benefits / spoils of this conquest; redeeming people from their former master who rules thru sin to the new Master who is Yahweh. (Luke 11:21-23; John 15:15, Rom 6:11-18, 8:1-4, 8:14-17; Gal 4:3-8; Eph 4:8-9) את and with the strong he will divide the spoils; 1 because + 53:12 a MP: Obedient even unto death. (Matt 16:21-23; Phil 2:8b) he exposed himself to death, 2 + 53:12 b MP: Messiah is grouped with criminals at his death. (Mark 15:27-28; Luke 22:37) and was counted with את the rebellious who break away from authority thus breaking relationship; + 53:12. Quoted in Mark 15:28; Luke 22.37 1 + 53:12 c MP: Messiah is the atonement that covers the sins of those who transgress God’s Torah [Teaching]. (Romans 2:23-26; Col 2:14; 1 John 2:2) while actually bearing the crime deserving peanlty, sin ·missing the goal· of many, + 53:12. Quoted in 1 Cor 15:3; Heb 9:28; 1 Pet 2:24 2 + 53:12 d MP: Messiah will pray / intercede unto God on behalf of the transgressors. See parallel with Priestly breastplate bearing the tribes names before God (Ex 28:28) and Priest as intercessor (Ex 28:36-38). (Luke 22:32, 23:34; Heb 7:25; 1 John 2:1-2) and interceding for the rebellious who break away from authority thus breaking relationship.
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 →