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John 12:30

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 12:30 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Jesus answered and said, This voice hath not come for my sake, but for your sakes.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Jesus answered and said, This voice hath not come for my sake, but for your sakes.
John 12:30 — American Standard Version

Context — John 12

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
27Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour. But for this cause came I unto this hour.
28Father, glorify thy name. There came therefore a voice out of heaven, [saying], I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.
29The multitude therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it had thundered: others said, An angel hath spoken to him.
30Jesus answered and said, This voice hath not come for my sake, but for your sakes.
31Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.
32And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto myself.
33But this he said, signifying by what manner of death he should die.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Jesus answered and said, etc.] To the people that stood by, and were disputing among themselves about what they heard, whether it was thunder, or the voice of an angel: this voice came not because of me; at least not only and chiefly; it was not so much in answer to his prayer, or in order to comfort him under the apprehensions he had of his sufferings and death, or to assure him of his future glorification, though all this was true: but for your sakes; to convince them that he was the Messiah, and engage them to believe in him, or to leave them without excuse; since not only miracles were wrought before their eyes, but with their ears they heard God speaking to him, and which is the rule…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Jesus . . . said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes--that is, probably, to correct the unfavorable impressions which His momentary agitation and mysterious prayer for deliverance may have produced on the by-standers.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Came not because of me - Not to strengthen or confirm me; not that I had any doubts about my course, or any apprehension that God would not approve me and glorify his name. For your sakes - To give you a striking and indubitable proof that I am the Messiah; that you may remember it when I am departed, and be yourselves comforted, supported, and saved. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“but: Joh 5:34, Joh 11:15, Joh 11:42; Co2 8:9 John 12:31”
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