He must increase, but I must decrease.
His authority and influence must grow; His doctrine shall spread till it fills the earth. My work is done when He is established. I came not to form a party of my own but to point sinners to Christ, as the morning star fades in the rising sun. This is sufficient honor for any man.
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JESUS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF THE BAPTIST--HIS NOBLE TESTIMONY TO HIS MASTER. (John 3:22-36) land of Judea--the rural parts of that province, the foregoing conversation being held in the capital. baptized--in the sense explained in Joh 4:2.
Commenting on John 3:22-36
Christ comes from heaven in His divine person, above all men and angels, above every prophet, above Moses himself. I am of the earth, earthly in nature and frame, speaking of heavenly things in earthly manner as my limits allow. He alone deserves all glory; nothing is to be envied Him or taken from Him.
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