John 12:26

If a man wishes to be my servant, let him follow me; and where I am, there too shall my servant be. If a man wishes to be my servant, the Father will honour him.

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.

In Context

25He who holds his life dear, is destroying it; and he who makes his life of no account in this world shall keep it to the Life of the Ages.

27Now is my soul full of trouble; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour. But for this purpose I have come to this hour.

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Cross References

Matthew 25:21"`You have done well, good and trustworthy servant,' replied his master; `you have been trustworthy in the management of a little, I will put you in charge of much: share your master's joy.'

Luke 6:46"And why do you all call me `Master, Master' and yet not do what I tell you?

John 10:27My sheep listen to my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.

Matthew Henry on John 12:21-27

Certain Greeks Desire to See Jesus; The Recompence of Christ's Servants. 20 And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast: 21 The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. 22 Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus. 23 And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. 24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into… Read the whole commentary →

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