He must increase, but I must decrease.
      1. John here abases himself in comparison with Christ,John 3:27-30; John 3:27-30. The more others magnify us, the more we must humble ourselves, and fortify ourselves against the temptation of flattery and applause, and the jealousy of our friends for our honour, by remembering our place, and what we are, 1 Corinthians 3:5.