17 lines
445 B
Markdown
17 lines
445 B
Markdown
John the Baptist continues speaking.
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## He who has the bride is the bridegroom ##
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"The bridegroom marries the bride." or "The groom has the bride."
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## This, then, is my joy made complete ##
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"So then I rejoice greatly" or "So I rejoice much." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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## my joy ##
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The word "my" refers to John the Baptist, the one who is speaking.
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## He must increase ##
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"He" refers to the bridegroom, Jesus. |