King James Bible
KJVHe must increase, but I must decrease.
Translation Comparison
John 3:30
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse John 3:30 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | He must increase, but I must decrease. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He must increase, but I must decrease. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | He must increase, but I must decrease. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He must increase, but I must decrease. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He must increase, but I must decrease. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He must increase, but I must decrease. | |
World English BibleWEB | He must increase, but I must decrease. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | 'Him it behoveth to increase, and me to become less; | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He must increase, but I must decrease. | |
Weymouth New TestamentWNT | He must grow greater, but I must grow less. |
American Standard Version
ASVHe must increase, but I must decrease.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe must increase, but I must decrease.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe must increase, but I must decrease.
English Revised Version
ERVHe must increase, but I must decrease.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe must increase, but I must decrease.
World English Bible
WEBHe must increase, but I must decrease.
Young's Literal Translation
YLT'Him it behoveth to increase, and me to become less;
American King James Version
AKJVHe must increase, but I must decrease.
Weymouth New Testament
WNTHe must grow greater, but I must grow less.
King James Bible
KJVHe must increase, but I must decrease.
American Standard Version
ASVHe must increase, but I must decrease.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe must increase, but I must decrease.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe must increase, but I must decrease.
English Revised Version
ERVHe must increase, but I must decrease.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe must increase, but I must decrease.
World English Bible
WEBHe must increase, but I must decrease.
Young's Literal Translation
YLT'Him it behoveth to increase, and me to become less;
American King James Version
AKJVHe must increase, but I must decrease.
Weymouth New Testament
WNTHe must grow greater, but I must grow less.