John 12:36
In so far as you have the light, put your faith in the light so that you may become sons of light. With these words Jesus went away and for a time was not seen again by them.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
In Context
37But though he had done such a number of signs before them, they still had no belief in him:
Cross References
Matthew 21:17And he went away from them, and went out of the town to Bethany, and was there for the night.
John 1:7He came for witness, to give witness about the light, so that all men might have faith through him.
John 8:59So they took up stones to send at him: but Jesus got secretly out of their way and went out of the Temple.
John 11:54So Jesus no longer went about publicly among the Jews, but went from there into the country near to the waste land, to a town named Ephraim, where he was for some time with the disciples.
Ephesians 5:8For you at one time were dark, but now are light in the Lord: let your behaviour be that of children of light
1 Thessalonians 5:8But let us, who are of the day, be serious, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and on our heads, the hope of salvation.
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 →