John 12:33

And this he said signifying by what death he was about to die;

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

This he said, signifying what death he should die.

In Context

32and I, if I may be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto myself.'

34the multitude answered him, 'We heard out of the law that the Christ doth remain — to the age; and how dost thou say, That it behoveth the Son of Man to be lifted up? who is this — the Son of Man?'

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Cross References

John 21:19and this he said, signifying by what death he shall glorify God; and having said this, he saith to him, 'Be following 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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