25. John's followers got into an argument with a Jewish man about a ceremony of washing.
26. They went to John and said, “Rabbi, you spoke about a man when you were with him east of the Jordan. He is now baptizing people, and everyone is going to him.”
27. John replied:No one can do anything unless God in heaven allows it.
28. Surely you remember how I told you that I am not the Messiah. I am only the one sent ahead of him.
29. At a wedding the groom is the one who gets married. The best man is glad just to be there and to hear the groom's voice. That's why I am so glad.