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John 12:26

If you want to serve me you need to follow me. My servants will be where I am, and my Father will honor anyone who serves me.

Free Bible Version

In The King James Version

If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.

In Context

25If you love your own life you will lose it, but if you don't love your own life in this world you will keep your life forever.

27Now I am troubled. What should I say? ‘Father, save me from this coming time of suffering?’ No, for this is why I came—to go through this time of suffering.

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Cross References

Numbers 32:11‘Not a single one of those I saved from Egypt who is twenty years old or older will ever see the land I promised with an oath to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, because they were not completely committed to me—

Psalms 17:15As for me, I shall see your face in all its goodness. When I awake, I will be so pleased to see you face to face.

Proverbs 27:18Those who care for a fig tree eat its fruit, and those who care for their master are rewarded.

Matthew 25:21His master said to him, ‘You've done well—you are a good, faithful servant. You have proved yourself trustworthy over small things, so now I'm placing you in charge over many things. Be happy because I'm really pleased with you!’

Luke 6:46So why do you bother to call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ when you don't do what I say?

John 10:27My sheep recognize my voice; I know them, and they follow me.

Matthew Henry on John 12:21-27

Certain Greeks Desire to See Jesus; The Recompence of Christ's Servants. 20 And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast: 21 The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. 22 Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus. 23 And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. 24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into… Read the whole commentary →

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