John 3:28-31

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on John 3:28-31

28You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but am sent ahead of Him.’
29The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom stands and listens for him, and is overjoyed to hear the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete.
30He must increase; I must decrease.
31The One who comes from above is above all. The one who is from the earth belongs to the earth and speaks as one from the earth. The One who comes from heaven is above all.
— John 3:28-31

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