John 12:30

In reply, Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach said, Not for my sake has this bat kol come, but for yours. + 12:30 Ex 19:9

Orthodox Jewish Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

29Therefore, the multitude that was standing there and heard, said, That was ra'am (thunder)! Others were saying, A malach (angel) has spoken to him! + 12:29 Job 37:5; Gn 21:17

31Now is the Mishpat HaOlam Hazeh. Now the Sar HaOlam Hazeh will be cast out!

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Cross References

John 5:34Not that I accept edut from Bnei Adam, but I say these things that you may come to Yeshu'at Eloheinu.

John 11:42And I knew that You always hear me, but, because of the multitude standing around, I said it, that they may have emunah (faith) 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 →

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