richmahn_en_tn/jhn/03/29.md

translationWords

• en:tw:bridegroom
• en:tw:rejoice

translationNotes

• John the Baptist continues speaking.
• He who has the bride is the bridegroom - "The bridegroom marries the bride." or "The groom has the bride."
• This, then, is my joy made complete - "So then I rejoice greatly" or "So I rejoice much." (See: en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_activepassive)
• my joy - The word "my" refers to John the Baptist, the one who is speaking.
• He must increase - "He" refers to the bridegroom, Jesus.