John 12:34

‘We have learned from the Law,’ replied the people, ‘that the Christ is to remain forever. So how can you say that “the Son of Man must be lifted up”? Who is this “Son of Man”?’

Open English Bible (UK)

In The King James Version

The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?

In Context

33By these words he indicated what death he was destined to die.

35‘Only a little while longer,’ answered Jesus, ‘will you have the light among you. Travel on while you have the light, so that darkness may not overtake you; he who travels in the darkness does not know where he is going.

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Cross References

Psalms 72:7In his days may justice flourish, and welfare abound, till the moon be no more.

Psalms 89:36‘that his line should endure forever, and his throne as the sun before me,

Micah 4:7I will restore the lame as a remnant, the exiles into a great nation. The Lord will rule over them on Mount Zion from that time forever.’

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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