Jesus and his disciples were in the Judean countryside, and John the Baptist and his disciples were near by—both were baptizing people. John’s disciples come to him confused and jealous that people are going to Jesus instead of coming to them for baptism. John’s response really sums up this first section: “He must become greater; I must become less” (John 3:30). John reaffirms what his role is, and points to the truth of who Jesus is.

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