John 12:34

The multitude answered him, “We have learned from the Torah ·Teaching· that the Messiah [Anointed one] remains forever. + 12:34. Quoted from Is 9:7, Ps 89:29, 89:36-37 + 12:34 Context: 2 Sam 7:13 How do you say, ‘The Son of Man must be lifted up?’ + 12:34. Quoted from Num 21:8 Who is this Son of Man?”

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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

33But he said this, signifying by what kind of death he should die.

35+ 12:35 (35-36) MP: Trusting in the servant sent brings light and direction from God. (Is 50:10b) Yeshua [Salvation] therefore said to them, “Yet a little while the light is with you. Walk while you have the light, that darkness does not overtake you. He who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going.

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Cross References

Psalms 72:7In his days, the upright shall be multiplied, 2 + 72:7 b MP: Messiah’s Kingdom is characterized by enduring peace. (Rev 21:4, 21:27, 22:3, 22:14) and abundance of peace, until the moon is no more. 1

Psalms 89:36His offspring will endure forever, 2 his throne like the sun before me. 1

Isaiah 9:7+ 9:7. MP: Messiah son of David establishes a kingdom and rule that is over all and establishes righteousness and justice in accordance with Adonai, God of heaven’s Armies. (Also see Is 16:5; Dan 2:44). (Luke 1:32-33, 17:20-21; Eph 1:21) Note: In the Blessing of Aaron (Num 6:26), “God will give you peace,” this is called the peace of the Kingdom of David. (See also Is 16:5). + 9:7. MPr: The promise of peace in the Aaronic Blessing (Num 6:26) is referred to as the peace of the Kingdom of David. Linked to (Is 9:7), “of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end.” (Is 9:7 in Siphré on Numbers Parashah 42: Num 30:1-32:42). (John 14:27; Rev 21:22-27, 22:1-5) The increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, + 9:7 (+6a) MP: Messiah comes to bear the responsibility as the prophesied heir who establishes the everlasting kingdom as the heir to the throne of David. (Luke 1:32) on David [Beloved]’s throne, and on his kingdom, + 9:7. Quoted in Luke 1:32-33 to establish it, and to uphold it with mishpat ·justice· and with righteousness from that time on, even forever. + 9:7. Quoted in John 12:34 The zeal of Adonai Tzva'ot [Yahweh Commander of heaven’s armies] will perform this.

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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