John 12:30

“It was not for my sake that the voice came,” said Jesus, “but for yours.

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In The King James Version

Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.

In Context

29The crowd of bystanders, who heard the sound, said that it was thundering. Others said, “An angel has been speaking to him.”

31Now this world is on its trial. Now the Spirit that is ruling this world will be driven out;

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Cross References

John 5:34But the testimony which I receive is not from people; I am saying this for your salvation.

John 11:42I know that you always hear me; but I say this for the sake of the people standing near, so that they may believe that you have sent me as your messenger.”

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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