John 12:30
Jesus answered and said, This voice came not for my sake, but for yours.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.
In Context
31Now is the judgement of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.
Cross References
John 5:34though I need not testimony from man; but I say these things that ye may be saved.
John 11:42I knew indeed that Thou always hearest me: but because of the people standing by I say this, that they may believe that Thou hast sent 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 →