John 12:33

(Now He said this to indicate by what kind of death He was about to die.)

Family 35 New Testament

In The King James Version

This he said, signifying what death he should die.

In Context

32While I, if I be lifted up from the earth, I will draw all people to myself.”

34The people answered Him: “We have heard from the Law that the Messiah remains forever; and so how can you say, ‘The Son of the Man must be lifted up’? Who is this ‘the Son of the Man’?”

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Cross References

John 21:19(He said this to indicate the kind of death by which he would glorify God.) And upon saying that 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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