John 12:30

Jesus responded and said: “This voice came, not for my sake, but for your sakes.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

29Therefore, the crowd, which was standing near and had heard it, said that it was like thunder. Others were saying, “An Angel was speaking with him.”

31Now is the judgment of the world. Now will the prince of this world be cast out.

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Cross References

John 5:34But I do not accept testimony from man. Instead, I say these things, so that you may be saved.

John 11:42And I know that you always hear me, but I have said this for the sake of the people who are standing nearby, so that they may believe that you have 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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