John 3:31
Good News Translation
He who comes from above is greater than all. He who is from the earth belongs to the earth and speaks about earthly matters, but he who comes from heaven is above all.

New Revised Standard Version
The one who comes from above is above all; the one who is of the earth belongs to the earth and speaks about earthly things. The one who comes from heaven is above all.

Contemporary English Version
God's Son comes from heaven and is above all others. Everyone who comes from the earth belongs to the earth and speaks about earthly things. The one who comes from heaven is above all others.

New American Bible
The one who comes from above is above all. The one who is of the earth is earthly and speaks of earthly things. But the one who comes from heaven [is above all].

Douay-Rheims Bible
He that cometh from above is above all. He that is of the earth, of the earth he is, and of the earth he speaketh. He that cometh from heaven is above all.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

He that cometh from above is above all. He that is of the earth, of the earth he is, and of the earth he speaketh. He that cometh from heaven is above all.

that cometh.

John 3:13 And no man hath ascended into heaven, but he that descended from heaven, the Son of man who is in heaven.

John 6:33 For the bread of God is that which cometh down from heaven and giveth life to the world.

John 8:23 And he said to them: You are from beneath: I am from above. You are of this world: I am not of this world.

Ephesians 1:20,21 Which he wrought in Christ, raising him up from the dead and setting him on his right hand in the heavenly places. . . .

Ephesians 4:8-10 Wherefore he saith: Ascending on high, he led captivity captive: he gave gifts to men. . . .

is above.

John 1:15,27,30 John beareth witness of him and crieth out, saying: This was he of whom I spoke: He that shall come after me is preferred before me: because he was before me. . . .

John 5:21-25 For as the Father raiseth up the dead and giveth life: so the Son also giveth life to whom he will. . . .

Matthew 28:18 And Jesus coming, spoke to them, saying: All power is given to me in heaven and in earth.

Acts 10:36 God sent the word to the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ (He is Lord of all).

Romans 9:5 Whose are the fathers and of whom is Christ, according to the flesh, who is over all things, God blessed for ever. Amen.

Ephesians 1:21 Above all principality and power and virtue and dominion and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come.

Philippians 2:9-11 For which cause, God also hath exalted him and hath given him a name which is above all names: . . .

1 Peter 3:22 Who is on the right hand of God, swallowing down death that we might be made heirs of life everlasting: being gone into heaven, the angels and powers and virtues being made subject to him.

Revelation 19:16 And he hath on his garment and on his thigh written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.

he that is.

John 3:12 If I have spoken to you earthly things, and you believe not: how will you believe, if I shall speak to you heavenly things?

1 Corinthians 15:47,48 The first man was of the earth, earthly: the second man, from heaven, heavenly. . . .

Hebrews 9:1,9,10 The former indeed had also justifications of divine service and a sanctuary. . . .

he that cometh.

John 6:33,51 For the bread of God is that which cometh down from heaven and giveth life to the world. . . .

John 16:27,28 For the Father himself loveth you, because you have loved me and have believed that I came out from God. . . .

Context
John's Testimony about Jesus
30He must increase: but I must decrease. 31He that cometh from above is above all. He that is of the earth, of the earth he is, and of the earth he speaketh. He that cometh from heaven is above all. 32And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth: and no man receiveth his testimony.…
Cross References
Matthew 28:18
And Jesus coming, spoke to them, saying: All power is given to me in heaven and in earth.

John 3:13
And no man hath ascended into heaven, but he that descended from heaven, the Son of man who is in heaven.

John 3:30
He must increase: but I must decrease.

John 8:23
And he said to them: You are from beneath: I am from above. You are of this world: I am not of this world.

1 Corinthians 15:47
The first man was of the earth, earthly: the second man, from heaven, heavenly.

1 John 4:5
They are of the world. Therefore of the world they speak: and the world heareth them.

John 3:30
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