John 12:33

(Now he said this, signifying what kind of death he would die.)

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In The King James Version

This he said, signifying what death he should die.

In Context

32And when I have been lifted up from the earth, I will draw all things to myself.”

34The crowd answered him: “We have heard, from the law, that the Christ remains forever. And so how can you say, ‘The Son of man must be lifted up?’ Who is this Son of man?”

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Cross References

John 21:19Now he said this to signify by what kind of death he would glorify God. And when he had said this, he said to him, “Follow 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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