John 12:30
Jesus told them, “This voice spoke not for my sake, but for yours.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.
In Context
31Now is the judgment of this world; now the prince of this world will be thrown out.
Cross References
John 5:34but I don't need any human endorsement. I'm explaining this to you so you can be saved.
John 11:42I know you always listen to me. I said this because of the crowd standing here so that they will 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 →