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John 3:31 darby — He who comes from above is above all. He who has his origin in the earth is of the earth, and speaks [as] of the earth.…

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“He who comes from above is above all. He who has his origin in the earth is of the earth, and speaks [as] of the earth. He who comes out of heaven is above all,”

— John 3:31, Darby Bible

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John 3 — Context

28

Ye yourselves bear me witness that I said, I am not the Christ, but, that I am sent before him.

29

He that has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices in heart because of the voice of the bridegroom: this my joy then is fulfilled.

30

He must increase, but I must decrease.

31

He who comes from above is above all. He who has his origin in the earth is of the earth, and speaks [as] of the earth. He who comes out of heaven is above all,

32

[and] what he has seen and has heard, this he testifies; and no one receives his testimony.

33

He that has received his testimony has set to his seal thatGod is true;

34

for he whomGod has sent speaks the words ofGod, forGod gives not the Spirit by measure.

John 3:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 3:31 say?
John 3:31 in the Darby Bible reads: “He who comes from above is above all. He who has his origin in the earth is of the earth, and speaks [as] of the earth. He who comes out of heaven is above all, ”
Where is John 3:31 in the Bible?
John 3:31 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 3, verse 31.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 3:31.
What translation should I read John 3:31 in?
John 3:31 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 3:31?
John 3:31 reads (DARBY): “He who comes from above is above all. He who has his origin in the earth is of the earth, and speaks [as] of the earth. He who comes out of heaven is above all, ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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