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John 12

John 12:29

Jesus Predicts His Death · John 12:20–36
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Translations

Modern
The crowd standing there heard it and said that it had thundered. Others said that an angel had spoken to Him.
Traditional
The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him.
Literal
Therefore the crowd, having stood and having heard, was saying, “There has been thunder.” Others were saying, “An angel has spoken to Him.”
Latin
Turba ergo, quæ stabat, et audierat, dicebat tonitruum esse factum. Alii dicebant: Angelus ei locutus est.

Interlinear

Greek
English
The crowd standing there heard it and said that it had thundered. Others said that an angel had spoken to Him.

Notes

John 12:29

It was impossible for people to comprehend what was happening with Jesus, and many of his signs led to confusion and division in the crowd. Only later did his disciples understand (2:22; 12:16), when Jesus was glorified and the Spirit was given. Still, God’s voice symbolized his validation of his Son before the world.

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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Voice of God