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John 12:26

If any man is my servant, let him come after me; and where I am, there will my servant be. If any man becomes my servant, my Father will give him honour.

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In The King James Version

If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.

In Context

25He who is in love with life will have it taken from him; and he who has no care for his life in this world will keep it for ever and ever.

27Now is my soul troubled; and what am I to say? Father, keep me from this hour. No: for this purpose have I come to this hour.

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Cross References

Numbers 32:11Truly, not one of the men of twenty years old and over who came out of Egypt will see the land which I gave by oath to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; because they have not been true to me with all their heart;

Psalms 17:15As for me, I will see your face in righteousness: when I am awake it will be joy enough for me to see your form.

Proverbs 27:18Whoever keeps a fig-tree will have its fruit; and the servant waiting on his master will be honoured.

Matthew 25:21His lord said to him, Well done, good and true servant: you have been true in a small thing, I will give you control over great things: take your part in the joy of your lord.

Luke 6:46Why do you say to me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?

John 10:27My sheep give ear to my voice, and I have knowledge of them, and they come after me:

Matthew Henry on John 12:21-27

Certain Greeks Desire to See Jesus; The Recompence of Christ's Servants. 20 And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast: 21 The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. 22 Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus. 23 And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. 24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into… Read the whole commentary →

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