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John 3:30
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28 You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, a‘I am not the Christ,’ but, b‘I have been sent before Him.’  
29 aHe who has the bride is the bridegroom; but bthe friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice. Therefore this joy of mine is fulfilled.  
30 aHe must increase, but I must decrease.  
31 aHe who comes from above bis above all; che who is of the earth is earthly and speaks of the earth. dHe who comes from heaven is above all.  
32 And awhat He has seen and heard, that He testifies; and no one receives His testimony.  
33 He who has received His testimony ahas certified that God is true.  
34 aFor He whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God does not give the Spirit bby measure.  
35 aThe Father loves the Son, and has given all things into His hand.  
36 aHe who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the bwrath of God abides on him.” 
Verse Comparison: John 3:30

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American Standard Version
He must increase, but I must decrease.

Amplified® Bible
He must increase, but I must decrease. [He must grow more prominent; I must grow less so.]

Contemporary English Version
Jesus must become more important, while I become less important.

Darby English Version
He must increase, but I must decrease.

Good News Bible
He must become more important while I become less important."

International Standard Version
He must become more important, but I must become less important."

King James Version
He must increase, but I must decrease.

New American Standard Bible
"He must increase, but I must decrease.

New International Version
He must become greater; I must become less.

New King James Version
He must increase, but I must decrease.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"He must increase, but I must decrease.

Young's Literal Translation
`Him it behoveth to increase, and me to become less;


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