KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The groom is the one who gets the bride — that's just how it works. But the best man? He's standing right there, listening to his friend, and he's absolutely thrilled just hearing the groom's voice. That's exactly how I feel right now — my joy is completely full.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the greatest joy comes from celebrating someone else's moment to shine.
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