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John 12

John 12:48

Belief and Unbelief · John 12:37–50
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Translations

Modern
There is a judge for the one who rejects Me and does not receive My words: The word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day.
Traditional
He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.
Literal
The one rejecting Me and not receiving My words has one judging him: The word that I spoke, which will judge him in the last day.
Latin
Qui spernit me et non accipit verba mea, habet qui judicet eum. Sermo quem locutus sum, ille judicabit eum in novissimo die.

Original

Greek
English
There is a judge for the one who rejects Me and does not receive My words: The word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day.

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

The Messiah The World

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) John, Gospel of Word, Word of God, Words of God

Topics

Being Judgmental Humanism Ignoring God Jesus, the Christ: Rejected Jesus, the Christ: Verifies the Prophecy of Isaiah Concerning the Unbelieving Jews Judgment: According to Opportunity and Works Judgment: The General Responsibility: According to Privilege The Call of God: Condemnation The Judgment: The Word of Christ Shall be a Witness Against the Wicked In Unbelief: General Scriptures Concerning Word of God: The Standard of the Judgment Words of Jesus: Will Judge