John 3:25-30 (New Revised Standard)
25
Now a discussion about purification arose between John's disciples and a Jew. a
26
They came to John and said to him, "Rabbi, the one who was with you across the Jordan, to whom you testified, here he is baptizing, and all are going to him."
27
John answered, "No one can receive anything except what has been given from heaven.
28
You yourselves are my witnesses that I said, "I am not the Messiah, b but I have been sent ahead of him.'
29
He who has the bride is the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom's voice. For this reason my joy has been fulfilled.
30
He must increase, but I must decrease." c
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a.
John 3:25 - Other ancient authorities read [the Jews]
b.
John 3:28 - Or [the Christ]
c.
John 3:30 - Some interpreters hold that the quotation continues through verse 36