John 12:24

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Modern

Truly, truly, I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a seed. But if it dies, it bears much fruit.

Traditional

Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.

Literal

Truly, truly, I say to you, unless the grain of wheat, having fallen into the ground, should die, it remains alone; but if it should die, it bears much fruit.

Latin

Amen, amen dico vobis, nisi granum frumenti cadens in terram, mortuum fuerit,

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Greek

English

Truly, truly, I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a seed. But if it dies, it bears much fruit.

Notes

John 12:24

The central event of the glorification of Jesus was the cross (12:23). Like a kernel of wheat planted in the soil, the death of Jesus would bring abundant life.

John 12:1–50

In this part of John’s Gospel, two stories move forward at the same time.
First, more and more people begin to praise Jesus. Their excitement reaches a high point when crowds welcome him into Jerusalem with shouts of joy (12:12–13).
Second, the religious authorities become more determined to arrest Jesus and put him to death. As public support grows, their opposition grows as well.
John's Gospel describes three events that happened only days before Passover (12:1–11, 12–19, 20–36). Then he explains why most of the people refused to believe and describes the final public message spoken by Jesus (12:37–50).

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Belonging to Christ

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1 Corinthians 15:36–38
You fool! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies.
Hebrews 2:9–10
But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because He suffered death, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone.
Isaiah 53:10–12
Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand.
John 12:32–33
And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw everyone to Myself.”
Psalm 72:16
May there be an abundance of grain in the land; may it sway atop the hills. May its fruit trees flourish like the forests of Lebanon, the people of its cities like the grass of the field.
Revelation 7:9–17
After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands.
Psalm 22:22–31
I will proclaim Your name to my brothers; I will praise You in the assembly.
Psalm 22:15
My strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth. You lay me in the dust of death.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Exaltation of Christ Feasts and Festivals of Israel John, Gospel of Resurrection

Topics

Brokenness Corn: Figurative Death to Self Dying to Self Jesus, the Christ: Design of his Death Seed: Sowing of Necessary to Its Productiveness Seed: Sowing, Illustrative of The Death of Christ and Its Effects Seeds The Resurrection is not Contrary to Reason Wheat: Growth of, Figurative of Vicarious Death

John 12:24

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