29. He who holds the bride is the groom. But the friend of the groom, who stands and listens to Him, rejoices joyfully at the voice of the groom. And so, this, my joy, has been fulfilled.
30. He must increase, while I must decrease.
31. He who comes from above, is above everything. He who is from below, is of the earth, and he speaks about the earth. He who comes from heaven is above everything.
32. And what he has seen and heard, about this he testifies. And no one accepts his testimony.
33. Whoever has accepted his testimony has certified that God is truthful.
34. For he whom God has sent speaks the words of God. For God does not give the Spirit by measure.
35. The Father loves the Son, and he has given everything into his hand.