John 12:31
Now this world is on its trial. Now the Spirit that is ruling this world shall be driven out;
Twentieth Century New Testament
In The King James Version
Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.
In Context
30“It was not for my sake that the voice came,” said Jesus, “but for yours.
32and I, when I am lifted up from the earth, shall draw all men to myself.”
Cross References
Matthew 12:28But, if it is by the help of the Spirit of God that I drive out demons, then the Kingdom of God must already be upon you.
John 5:22The Father himself does not judge any man, but has ‘entrusted the work of judging entirely to his Son,’
John 16:8And he, when he comes, will bring conviction to the world as to Sin, and as to Righteousness, and as to Judgment;
2 Corinthians 4:4Men whose minds have been blinded by the God of this Age, unbelievers as they are, so that the light from the Good News of the glory of the Christ, who is the very incarnation of God, should not shine for them.
Ephesians 6:12For ours is no struggle against enemies of flesh and blood, but against all the various Powers of Evil that hold sway in the Darkness around us, against the Spirits of Wickedness on high.
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 →