John 12:30
Jesus answered, “This voice hasn’t come for my sake, but for your sakes.
World English Bible
In The King James Version
Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.
In Context
31Now is the judgment of this world. Now the prince of this world will be cast out.
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 standing around I said this, that they may believe 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 →