John 12:30

Jesus said in answer, This voice came not for me but for you.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.

In Context

29Hearing the sound, a number of people who were there said that it was thunder: others said, An angel was talking to him.

31Now is this world to be judged: now will the ruler of this world be sent out.

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Cross References

John 5:34But I have no need of a man's witness: I only say these things so that you may have salvation.

John 11:42I was certain that your ears are at all times open to me, but I said it because of these who are here, so that they may see that you sent me.

Matthew Henry on John 12:28-37

The Divine Attestation to Christ; Christ's Discourse with the People. 27 Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour. 28 Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. 29 The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him. 30 Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.… Read the whole commentary →

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