John 12:47

Translations

Modern

As for anyone who hears My words and does not keep them, I do not judge him. For I have not come to judge the world, but to save the world.

Traditional

And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.

Literal

And if anyone might hear My words and not keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come so that I might judge the world, but so that I might save the world.

Latin

Et si quis audierit verba mea, et non custodierit, ego non judico eum; non enim veni ut judicem mundum, sed ut salvificem mundum.

Interlinear

Greek

English

As for anyone who hears My words and does not keep them, I do not judge him. For I have not come to judge the world, but to save the world.

Notes

John 12:44–50

Jesus makes a final appeal for faith in him. These verses summarize chapters 1–12. The Father sent Jesus, who is the only source of his ministry. Jesus is the light shining in darkness to bring salvation and eternal life to all who believe in him.

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).

Theme notes and profiles

Salvation in Isaiah The Messiah The World

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Luke 19:10
For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”
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Matthew 20:28
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2 Peter 3:15
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John 8:26
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John 12:47

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