John 12:30

Jesus answered and said, 'Not because of me hath this voice come, but because of you;

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

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

In Context

29the multitude, therefore, having stood and heard, were saying that there hath been thunder; others said, 'A messenger hath spoken to him.'

31now is a judgment of this world, now shall the ruler of this world be cast forth;

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Cross References

John 5:34'But I do not receive testimony from man, but these things I say that ye may be saved;

John 11:42and I knew that Thou always dost hear me, but, because of the multitude that is standing by, I said [it], 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 →

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