John 3:31 net — The one who comes from above is superior to all. The one who is from the earth belongs to the earth and speaks about ea…

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"The one who comes from above is superior to all. The one who is from the earth belongs to the earth and speaks about earthly things. The one who comes from heaven is superior to all."

— John 3:31, NET Bible

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John 3 — Context

28

You yourselves can testify that I said,‘I am not the Christ,’ but rather,‘I have been sent before him.’

29

The one who has the bride is the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom, who stands by and listens for him, rejoices greatly when he hears the bridegroom’s voice. This then is my joy, and it is complete.

30

He must become more important while I become less important.”

31

The one who comes from above is superior to all. The one who is from the earth belongs to the earth and speaks about earthly things. The one who comes from heaven is superior to all.

32

He testifies about what he has seen and heard, but no one accepts his testimony.

33

The one who has accepted his testimony has confirmed clearly that God is truthful.

34

For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for he does not give the Spirit sparingly.

John 3:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 3:31 say?
John 3:31 in the NET Bible reads: “The one who comes from above is superior to all. The one who is from the earth belongs to the earth and speaks about earthly things. The one who comes from heaven is superior to 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 (NET): “The one who comes from above is superior to all. The one who is from the earth belongs to the earth and speaks about earthly things. The one who comes from heaven is superior to 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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