John 3:30

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He must increase, but I must decrease.

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Judea was the southern region of Israel, with Jerusalem as its religious center; John and Jesus’ ministries drew attention there. The Jordan River region was where John baptized, and the geographical overlap highlights John’s humble recognition that Jesus’ public ministry must increase while his own decreases.

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John 3:30 mentions Jerusalem, Jordan and Judea.

Jerusalem · Godot13
Jordan · Bill Rice
Judea · Davidbena

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