John 12:30
"It is not for my sake," said Jesus, "that that voice came, but for your sakes.
Weymouth NT (1912)
In The King James Version
Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.
In Context
31Now is a judgement of this world: now will the Prince of this world be driven out.
Cross References
John 5:34But the testimony on my behalf which I accept is not from man; though I say all this in order that you may be saved.
John 11:42I know that Thou always hearest me; but for the sake of the crowd standing round I have said this--that they may believe that Thou didst send 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 →