Verse Comparison: John 3:30
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;