John 12:33

By these words he indicated what death he was destined to die.

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

This he said, signifying what death he should die.

In Context

32and I, when I am lifted up from the earth, shall draw all men to myself.”

34“We,” replied the people, “have learned from the Law that the ‘Christ is to remain for ever’; how is it, then, that you say that the Son of Man must be ‘lifted up’ Who is this ‘Son of Man’?”

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Cross References

John 21:19Jesus said this to show the death by which Peter was to honour God, and then he added: “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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