John 3:29

29 "He who has the bride is 1the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom's voice. So this 2joy of mine has been made full.

John 3:29 In-Context

27 John answered and said, "A man can receive nothing unless it has been given him from heaven.
28 "You yourselves are my witnesses that I said, 'I am not the Christ,' but, 'I have been sent ahead of Him.'
29 "He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom's voice. So this joy of mine has been made full.
30 "He must increase, but I must decrease.
31 "He who comes from above is above all, he who is of the earth is from the earth and speaks of the earth. He who comes from heaven is above all.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Matthew 9:15; Matthew 25:1
  • 2. John 15:11; John 16:24; John 17:13; Philippians 2:2; 1 John 1:4; 2 John 12
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