^{27 Ref} John answered, "A man can receive nothing, unless it has been given him from heaven.

^{28 Ref} You yourselves testify that I said, 'I am not the Christ,' but, 'I have been sent before him.'

^{29 Ref} He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom's voice. This, my joy, therefore is made full.

^{30 Ref} He must increase, but I must decrease.