John 12:32
and I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.’
Open English Bible (UK)
In The King James Version
And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.
In Context
31Now this world is on its trial. Now the Spirit that is ruling this world will be driven out;
33By these words he indicated what death he was destined to die.
Cross References
Hosea 11:4With humane cords I ever drew them, with bands of love. I was to them as one who lifts up the yoke from off their jaws, and bending toward them, I gave them food to eat.
John 3:14And, as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up;
John 8:28So Jesus added, ‘When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will understand that I am what I am, and that I do nothing of myself, but that I say just what the Father has taught 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 →