John 12:30

Jesus answered, and said—Not for my sake, hath this voice come, but, for your sake.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.

In Context

29[So], the multitude that was standing by, and heard it, were saying—It hath, thundered. Others, were saying—A messenger, unto him, hath spoken.

31Now, is there, a judging, of this world,—Now, the ruler of this world, shall be cast out;

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Cross References

John 5:34I, however, not from man, my witness, receive; but, these things, I say, that, ye, may be saved:—

John 11:42I, indeed, knew that, always, unto me, thou dost hearken; but, for the sake of the multitude standing around, I spake,—that they might believe that, thou, didst send me forth.

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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