John 12:33

And He spoke this, signifying by what death He was about to die.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

This he said, signifying what death he should die.

In Context

32And if I may be lifted up from the earth, I will draw all men towards me.

34Then the multitude responded to Him; We have heard from the law that Christ abideth forever; and how do You say, That it behooveth the Son of man to be lifted up? who is this Son of man?

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Cross References

John 21:19And He spoke this, signifying by what death he shall glorify God. And having spoken this, He says to him, 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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