John 3:30 He must increase, but I must decrease. I. This is true of CHRIST HIMSELF — take His miracles, e.g. — beginning with water turned into wine and culminating at the Resurrection. II. This is true of His CHURCH. At first a few persons meeting in an upper room, now in millions and still there is room. Increase will be promoted by — 1. Preaching. 2. A good example. 3. Prayer. III. This is true of CHRISTIANS. We must grow in grace. (H. J. W. Buxton, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: He must increase, but I must decrease. |
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