John 12:33

(He said this to indicate the kind of death he was going to die.)

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

This he said, signifying what death he should die.

In Context

32And when I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw all people to myself.”

34The crowd responded to him, “We have heard from the law that the Christ remains forever, so how can yoʋ say, ‘The Son of Man must be lifted up’? Who is this ‘Son of Man’?”

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Cross References

John 21:19(He said this to indicate the kind of death by which Peter would glorify God.) After saying this, he said to Peter, “Follow 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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