John 12:30

Modern

In response, Jesus said, “This voice was not for My benefit, but yours.

Traditional

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

Literal

Jesus answered and said, “This voice has not come because of Me, but because of you.

Latin

Respondit Jesus, et dixit: Non propter me hæc vox venit, sed propter vos.

Greek

English

In response, Jesus said, “This voice was not for My benefit, but yours.

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).

Theme notes and profiles

John 11:42
I knew that You always hear Me, but I say this for the benefit of the people standing here, so they may believe that You sent Me.”
John 11:15
…and for your sake I am glad I was not there, so that you may believe. But let us go to him.”
2 Corinthians 8:9
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.
John 5:34
Even though I do not accept human testimony, I say these things so that you may be saved.

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world