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: [[rc://en/ta/man/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.