John 3:27-30

27John replied, “No one can receive anything unless God gives it from heaven.

28You yourselves know how plainly I told you, ‘I am not the Messiah. I am only here to prepare the way for him.’

29It is the bridegroom who marries the bride, and the bridegroom’s friend is simply glad to stand with him and hear his vows. Therefore, I am filled with joy at his success.

30He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less.