John 12:30

Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.

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In Context

29The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him.

31Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.

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Cross References

John 5:34But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I say, that ye might be saved.

John 11:42And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, 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 →

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