29 He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.



Ver. 29. The friend of the bridegroom] Such is every faithful minister, 2Co_11:2, whose office is to woo for Christ, and not (as some) to speak one word for him and two for himself. This is foul play.