3:29 The one who has the bride is the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom, who stands by and listens for him, rejoices greatly 1 when he hears the bridegroom’s voice. This then is my joy, and it is complete. 2
John 3:35
3:35 The Father loves the Son and has placed all things under his authority. 3
1 tnGrk “rejoices with joy” (an idiom).
2 tnGrk “Therefore this my joy is fulfilled.”
3 tnGrk “has given all things into his hand” (an idiom).