John 3:30 - Compare All Versions

John 3:29-30 MSG (The Message)

“That’s why my cup is running over. This is the assigned moment for him to move into the center, while I slip off to the sidelines.

John 3:30 KJV (King James Version)

He must increase, but I must decrease.

John 3:30 NCV (New Century Version)

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

John 3:30 ASV (American Standard Version)

He must increase, but I must decrease.

John 3:30 NIV (New International Version)

He must become greater; I must become less.”

John 3:30 NKJV (New King James Version)

He must increase, but I must decrease.

John 3:30 AMP (Amplified Bible)

He must increase [in prominence], but I must decrease. [Is 9:7]

John 3:30 NLT (New Living Translation)

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

John 3:30 TPT (The Passion Translation)

It is necessary for him to increase and for me to decrease.

John 3:30 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

He must increase, but I must decrease.”