John 12:30
In response, Jesus said, “This voice was not for My benefit, but yours.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.
In Context
31Now judgment is upon this world; now the prince of this world will be cast out.
Cross References
John 5:34Even though I do not accept human testimony, I say these things so that you may be saved.
John 11:42I knew that You always hear Me, but I say this for the benefit of the people standing here, so they may believe 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 →