John 12:28

Father, show the glory of your character.” A voice came from heaven, saying, “I have shown its glory, and I will show it again.”

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In The King James Version

Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.

In Context

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.

29The crowd that was standing there heard it. Some said it thundered; others said an angel had spoken to him.

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Cross References

Matthew 3:17A voice from heaven said, “This is my son whom I love, who pleases me.”

Matthew 26:42He went away a second time and prayed. “My Father, if this cup cannot be taken from me without me drinking from it, then your will be done,” he said.

Mark 9:7Then a cloud covered them, and a voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, the one I love. Listen to him.”

Luke 3:22and the Holy Spirit descended upon him, taking the form of a dove. A voice came from heaven, saying, “You are my son, the one I love. I am truly pleased with you.”

John 9:3Jesus replied, “It wasn't because of the sins of the man or his parents. But so that what God can do may be shown in his life,

John 11:40“Didn't I tell you that if you trusted me you would see God's glory?” Jesus replied.

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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