Joh 3:29-30 | ESV | STEP | The one who has the bride is the bridegroom . The friend of the bridegroom , who stands and hears him , rejoices greatly at the bridegroom’s voice . Therefore this joy of mine is now complete .

John 3:29-30

29 ^aThe one who has the bride is the bridegroom. ^bThe friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, ^crejoices greatly at the bridegroom’s voice. Therefore this joy of mine is now complete. 30 ^dHe must increase, but I must decrease.” ^{▼▼Some interpreters hold that the quotation continues through verse 36}