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{25} Then there arose a question between some of John's
disciples and the Jews about purifying. {26} And they came unto John, and said
unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest
witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him. {27} John
answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from
heaven. {28} Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ,
but that I am sent before him. {29} He that hath the bride is the bridegroom:
but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth
greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.
{30} He must increase, but I must decrease. {31} He that cometh from above is
above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he
that cometh from heaven is above all. {32} And what he hath seen and heard,
that he testifieth; and no man receiveth his testimony. {33} He that hath
received his testimony hath set to his seal that God is true. {34} For he whom
God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by
measure unto him. {35} The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things
into his hand. {36} He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he
that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on
him.
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