John 3:29-30

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on John 3:29-30

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.
— John 3:29-30

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Illustration of John 3:30

God's Math - He must increase, I must decrease. - John 3:30

Illustration of John 3:30

Illustration of John 3:30 -- He must become greater; I must become less.

Illustration of John 3:30 NLT

Illustration of John 3:30 NLT -- [About Jesus, John the Baptizer said,] "He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less."

Illustration of John 3:28-29

Illustration of John 3:28-29 -- "I am not the Christ but am sent ahead of him. The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him, and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom's voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete."

Illustration of John 3:28-29

Inspirational illustration of John 3:28-29 -- [I am not the Christ but am sent ahead of him.] The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him, and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom's voice. Th

Illustration of John 3:28-29 NLT

Illustration of John 3:28-29 NLT -- [John the Baptizer said,] "You yourselves know how plainly I told you, 'I am not the Messiah. I am only here to prepare the way for him.' It is the bridegroom who marries the bride, and the bridegroom's friend is simply glad to stand with him and hear his vows. Therefore, I am filled with joy at his success."

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