John 3:31
“He who comes from above is above all. He who is from the earth belongs to the earth and speaks of the earth. He who comes from heaven is above all.
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In Context
30He must increase, but I must decrease.
32What he has seen and heard, of that he testifies; and no one receives his witness.
Cross References
Matthew 28:18Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.
John 1:27He is the one who comes after me, who is preferred before me, whose sandal strap I’m not worthy to loosen.”
John 3:12If I told you earthly things and you don’t believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things?
John 6:33For the bread of God is that which comes down out of heaven and gives life to the world.”
John 8:23He said to them, “You are from beneath. I am from above. You are of this world. I am not of this world.
Acts 10:36The word which he sent to the children of Israel, preaching good news of peace by Jesus Christ—he 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 →