John 12:33

But this he said signifying by what death he was about to die.

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

This he said, signifying what death he should die.

In Context

32and I, if I be lifted up out of the earth, will draw all to me.

34The crowd answered him, We have heard out of the law that the Christ abides for ever; and how sayest thou that the Son of man must be lifted up? Who *is* this, the Son of man?

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Cross References

John 21:19But he said this signifying by what death he should glorify God. And having said this, he says 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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