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A voice came from heaven: Compare Matthew 3:17; 17:5; Mark 1:11; 9:7; Luke 3:22; 9:35.
God had already brought glory to himself when Christ entered the world, and through the work of Jesus. This showed God's power to the world (John 1:14).
I will glorify it again: The final display of glory would come at the cross (see 12:23; 17:1). In John's Gospel, the cross is an event of glory as Christ was "lifted up" and glorified there (12:32).
Jesus was prepared for crucifixion like a king coming to his coronation. The cross was like a throne (see 19:19–22). They buried Jesus like a king.
The time of his glorification included all the events from his arrest through his resurrection.
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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Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Exaltation of Christ Heaven John, Gospel of
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God: Fatherhood of God: Glory of Jesus, the Christ: Prayers of Voice of God