John 12:30

+ 12:30 (30-32) MPr: Messiah is slain by Robbers (Satan) but this becomes his downfall and Messiah overcomes (Ps 2). Also commented; in the last days Gog and Magog will fight against the Messiah and be defeated. (Ps 2:1 in Talmud Berach. 7B, Talmud Abhod. Zarah 3B, and Midrash Psalms 2). (Ps 2:1-2) Yeshua [Salvation] answered, “This voice has not come for my sake, but for your sakes.

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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 multitude therefore, who stood by and heard it, said that it had thundered. Others said, “An angel has spoken to him.”

31Now is the judgment of this world. + 12:31 (31-33) MP: Enmity between “Thy seed and her seed.” - Women have ovum, not seed as males, therefore this is a miraculous birth. (Gen 3:15b) Now the prince of this world + 12:31. MP: Messiah’s heels bruise the serpent’s head. The serpent retaliates, but is hurled down from power. (Gen 3:15a) will be cast out.

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Cross References

John 5:34But the testimony which I receive is not from man. However, I say these things that you may be saved.

John 11:42I know that you always listen to me, but because of the multitude that stands around I said this, that they may trust 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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