John 3:29-30

John the Baptist Exalts Christ

²⁹ _i The one who has the bride is the bridegroom. _j The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, _k rejoices greatly at the bridegroom's voice. Therefore this joy of mine is now complete. ³⁰ _l He must increase, but I must decrease." ₁

1. Cross References
   Matthew 25:1
   Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom.
   
2. Cross References
   Judges 14:20
   And Samson's wife was given to his companion, who had been his best man.
   Song of Solomon 5:1
   I came to my garden, my sister, my bride, I gathered my myrrh with my spice, I ate my honeycomb with my honey, I drank my wine with my milk. Eat, friends, drink, and be drunk with love!
   
3. Cross References
   Matthew 9:15
   And Jesus said to them, "Can the wedding guests mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast.
   
4. Cross References
   Matthew 3:11
   I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.