John 3:27-35

27John replied, “No one can receive anything unless it has been given to him from heaven.

28You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Christ,’ but rather, ‘I have been sent before him.’

29The one who has the bride is the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom, who stands by and listens for him, rejoices greatly when he hears the bridegroom’s voice. This then is my joy, and it is complete.

30He must become more important while I become less important.”

31The one who comes from above is superior to all. The one who is from the earth belongs to the earth and speaks about earthly things. The one who comes from heaven is superior to all.

32He testifies about what he has seen and heard, but no one accepts his testimony.

33The one who has accepted his testimony has confirmed clearly that God is truthful.

34For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for he does not give the Spirit sparingly.

35The Father loves the Son and has placed all things under his authority.