John 3:30

He must become more important while I become less important.” ¹ 

He must become greater; I must become less.

"He must increase, but I must decrease.

He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less.

This is the assigned moment for him to move into the center, while I slip off to the sidelines.

He has to become greater while I become less.

He must increase, but I must decrease."

"He must increase, but I must decrease.

He must become more important while I become less important.” ¹ 

¹ sn Some interpreters extend the quotation of John the Baptist’s words through v. 36.