John 3:29

Verse 29. He that hath the bride, &c. This is an illustration drawn from marriage. The bride belongs to her husband. So the church, the bride of the Messiah, belongs to him. It is to be expected, therefore, and desired, that the people should flock to him. But the friend of the bridegroom. He whose office it is to attend him on the marriage occasion. This was commonly the nearest friend, and was a high honour. Rejoiceth greatly. Esteems himself highly honoured by the proof of friendship. The bridegroom's voice. His commands, requests, or conversation. This is my joy, &c. "I sustain to the Messiah the relation which a groomsman does to the groom.