John 12:20-50
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 12
20Now there were some Greeks among those who were going up to worship at the feast; 21these people then came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and were making a request of him, saying, 'Sir, we wish to see Jesus.' 22Philip *came and *told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip *came and *told Jesus. 23But Jesus *answered them by saying, 'The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. 24Truly, truly I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. 25The one who loves his life loses it, and the one who hates his life in this world will keep it to eternal life. 26If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also; if anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.
27Now My soul has become troubled; and what am I to say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? But for this purpose I came to this hour.
28Father, glorify Your name.' Then a voice came out of heaven: 'I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.'
29So the crowd who stood by and heard it were saying that it had thundered; others were saying, 'An angel has spoken to Him!'
30Jesus responded and said, 'This voice has not come for My sake, but for yours.
31Now judgment is upon this world; now the ruler of this world will be cast out.
32And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to Myself.'
33Now He was saying this to indicate what kind of death He was going to die.
34The crowd then answered Him, 'We have heard from the Law that the Christ is to remain forever; and how is it that You say, ‘The Son of Man must be lifted up’? Who is this Son of Man?'
35So Jesus said to them, 'For a little while longer the Light is among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you; also, the one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going.
36While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become sons of Light.' These things Jesus proclaimed, and He went away and hid Himself from them.
37But though He had performed so many signs in their sight, they still were not believing in Him.
38This happened so that the word of Isaiah the prophet which he spoke would be fulfilled: 'Lord, WHO HAS BELIEVED OUR REPORT? AND TO WHOM HAS THE ARM OF THE Lord BEEN REVEALED?'
39For this reason they could not believe, for Isaiah said again,
40HE HAS BLINDED THEIR EYES AND HE HARDENED THEIR HEART, SO THAT THEY WILL NOT SEE WITH THEIR EYES AND UNDERSTAND WITH THEIR HEART, AND BE CONVERTED, AND so I WILL not heal them.'
41These things Isaiah said because he saw His glory, and he spoke about Him.
42Nevertheless many, even of the rulers, believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they were not confessing Him, so that they would not be excommunicated from the synagogue;
43for they loved the approval of people rather than the approval of God.
44Now Jesus cried out and said, 'The one who believes in Me, does not believe only in Me, but also in Him who sent Me.
45And the one who sees Me sees Him who sent Me.
46I have come as Light into the world, so that no one who believes in Me will remain in darkness.
47If anyone hears My teachings and does not keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world.
48The one who rejects Me and does not accept My teachings has one who judges him: the word which I spoke. That will judge him on the last day.
49For I did not speak on My own, but the Father Himself who sent Me has given Me a commandment as to what to say and what to speak.
50And I know that His commandment is eternal life; therefore the things I speak, I speak just as the Father has told Me.'
King James Version
Chapter 12
20And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast: 21The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. 22Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus. 23And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. 24Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. 25He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. 26If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
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. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.
29The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him.
30Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, 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 me.
33This he said, signifying what death he should die.
34The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?
35Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.
36While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.
37But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:
38That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?
39Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again,
40He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.
41These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.
42Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:
43For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
44Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me.
45And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me.
46I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.
47And 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.
48He 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.
49For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.
50And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.
Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 12
20Now some Greeks were among those who went up to worship at the festival. 21So they came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and requested of him, "Sir, we want to see Jesus." 22Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus.
23Jesus replied to them, "The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.
24Truly I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains by itself. But if it dies, it produces much fruit.
25The one who loves his life will lose it, and the one who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.
26If anyone serves me, he must follow me. Where I am, there my servant also will be. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.
30Jesus responded, "This voice came, not for me, but for you.
31Now is the judgment of this world. Now the ruler of this world will be cast out.
32As for me, if I am lifted up from the earth I will draw all people to myself."
33He said this to indicate what kind of death he was about to die.
35Jesus answered, "The light will be with you only a little longer. Walk while you have the light so that darkness doesn’t overtake you. The one who walks in darkness doesn’t know where he’s going.
36While you have the light, believe in the light so that you may become children of light." Jesus said this, then went away and hid from them.
42Nevertheless, many did believe in him even among the rulers, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, so that they would not be banned from the synagogue.
43For they loved human praise more than praise from God.
44Jesus cried out, "The one who believes in me believes not in me, but in him who sent me.
45And the one who sees me sees him who sent me.
46I have come as light into the world, so that everyone who believes in me would not remain in darkness.
47If anyone hears my words and doesn’t keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world.
48The one who rejects me and doesn’t receive my sayings has this as his judge: The word I have spoken will judge him on the last day.
49For I have not spoken on my own, but the Father himself who sent me has given me a command to say everything I have said.
50I know that his command is eternal life. So the things that I speak, I speak just as the Father has told me."
New Living Translation
Chapter 12
20Some Greeks who had come to Jerusalem for the Passover celebration 21paid a visit to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee. They said, 'Sir, we want to meet Jesus.' 22Philip told Andrew about it, and they went together to ask Jesus.
23Jesus replied, 'Now the time has come for the Son of Man to enter into his glory.
24I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat is planted in the soil and dies, it remains alone. But its death will produce many new kernels — a plentiful harvest of new lives.
25Those who love their life in this world will lose it. Those who care nothing for their life in this world will keep it for eternity.
26Anyone who wants to serve me must follow me, because my servants must be where I am. And the Father will honor anyone who serves me.
28Father, bring glory to your name.' Then a voice spoke from heaven, saying, 'I have already brought glory to my name, and I will do so again.'
29When the crowd heard the voice, some thought it was thunder, while others declared an angel had spoken to him.
30Then Jesus told them, 'The voice was for your benefit, not mine.
31The time for judging this world has come, when Satan, the ruler of this world, will be cast out.
32And when I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself.'
33He said this to indicate how he was going to die.
41Isaiah was referring to Jesus when he said this, because he saw the future and spoke of the Messiah’s glory.
42Many people did believe in him, however, including some of the Jewish leaders. But they wouldn’t admit it for fear that the Pharisees would expel them from the synagogue.
43For they loved human praise more than the praise of God.
44Jesus shouted to the crowds, 'If you trust me, you are trusting not only me, but also God who sent me.
45For when you see me, you are seeing the one who sent me.
46I have come as a light to shine in this dark world, so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the dark.
47I will not judge those who hear me but don’t obey me, for I have come to save the world and not to judge it.
48But all who reject me and my message will be judged on the day of judgment by the truth I have spoken.
49I don’t speak on my own authority. The Father who sent me has commanded me what to say and how to say it.
50And I know his commands lead to eternal life; so I say whatever the Father tells me to say.'
English Standard Version
Chapter 12
20Now among those who went up to worship at the feast were some Greeks. 21So these came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and asked him, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus." 22Philip went and told Andrew; Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. 23And Jesus answered them, "The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. 24Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. 25Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. 26If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there will my servant be also. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.
27"Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour’? But for this purpose I have come to this hour.
28Father, glorify your name." Then a voice came from heaven: "I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again."
29The crowd that stood there and heard it said that it had thundered. Others said, "An angel has spoken to him."
30Jesus answered, "This voice has come for your sake, not mine.
31Now is the judgment of this world; now will the ruler of this world be cast out.
32And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself."
33He said this to show by what kind of death he was going to die.
34So the crowd answered him, "We have heard from the Law that the Christ remains forever. How can you say that the Son of Man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of Man?"
35So Jesus said to them, "The light is among you for a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going.
36While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light." When Jesus had said these things, he departed and hid himself from them.
37Though he had done so many signs before them, they still did not believe in him,
38so that the word spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: "Lord, who has believed what he heard from us, and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?"
40 "He has blinded their eyes and hardened their heart, lest they see with their eyes, and understand with their heart, and turn, and I would heal them."
41Isaiah said these things because he saw his glory and spoke of him.
42Nevertheless, many even of the authorities believed in him, but for fear of the Pharisees they did not confess it, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue;
43for they loved the glory that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God.
44And Jesus cried out and said, "Whoever believes in me, believes not in me but in him who sent me.
45And whoever sees me sees him who sent me.
46I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness.
47If anyone hears my words and does not keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world.
48The one who rejects me and does not receive my words has a judge; the word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day.
49For I have not spoken on my own authority, but the Father who sent me has himself given me a commandment — what to say and what to speak.
50And I know that his commandment is eternal life. What I say, therefore, I say as the Father has told me."
New International Version
Chapter 12
20Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the festival. 21They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. "Sir," they said, "we would like to see Jesus." 22Philip went to tell Andrew; Andrew and Philip in turn told Jesus.
23Jesus replied, "The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.
24Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.
25Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life.
26Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.
28Father, glorify your name!" Then a voice came from heaven, "I have glorified it, and will glorify it again."
29The crowd that was there and heard it said it had thundered; others said an angel had spoken to him.
30Jesus said, "This voice was for your benefit, not mine.
31Now is the time for judgment on this world; now the prince of this world will be driven out.
32And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself."
33He said this to show the kind of death he was going to die.
35Then Jesus told them, "You are going to have the light just a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, before darkness overtakes you. Whoever walks in the dark does not know where they are going.
36Believe in the light while you have the light, so that you may become children of light." When he had finished speaking, Jesus left and hid himself from them.
42Yet at the same time many even among the leaders believed in him. But because of the Pharisees they would not openly acknowledge their faith for fear they would be put out of the synagogue;
43for they loved human praise more than praise from God.
44Then Jesus cried out, "Whoever believes in me does not believe in me only, but in the one who sent me.
45The one who looks at me is seeing the one who sent me.
46I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.
47"If anyone hears my words but does not keep them, I do not judge that person. For I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world.
48There is a judge for the one who rejects me and does not accept my words; the very words I have spoken will condemn them at the last day.
49For I did not speak on my own, but the Father who sent me commanded me to say all that I have spoken.
50I know that his command leads to eternal life. So whatever I say is just what the Father has told me to say."
New King James Version
Chapter 12
20Now there were certain Greeks among those who came up to worship at the feast. 21Then they came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.”
23But Jesus answered them, saying, “The hour has come that the Son of Man should be glorified.
24Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain.
25He who loves his life will lose it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.
26If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also. If anyone serves Me, him My Father will honor.
30Jesus answered and said, “This voice did not come because of Me, but for your sake.
31Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be cast out.
32And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself.”
33This He said, signifying by what death He would die.
35Then Jesus said to them, “A little while longer the light is with you. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you; he who walks in darkness does not know where he is going.
36While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light.” These things Jesus spoke, and departed, and was hidden from them.
42Nevertheless even among the rulers many believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue;
43for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
44Then Jesus cried out and said, “He who believes in Me, believes not in Me but in Him who sent Me.
45And he who sees Me sees Him who sent Me.
46I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness.
47And if anyone hears My words and does not believe, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world.
48He who rejects Me, and does not receive My words, has that which judges him— the word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day.
49For I have not spoken on My own authority; but the Father who sent Me gave Me a command, what I should say and what I should speak.
50And I know that His command is everlasting life. Therefore, whatever I speak, just as the Father has told Me, so I speak.”
