Jesus and John both baptize

 John 3:22-30

Jesus is now baptizing and John's disciples are wondering about this.  John, however, says this is great news because He is greater than he is.  John equates this to a groom and his best man.  The best man is happy for the groom.

Lord Jesus, help us to decrease and You to increase.


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