John 12:30

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

Jesus said,“This voice has not come for my benefit but for yours.

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Referenced Verses

  • John 11:42 : 42 I knew that you always listen to me, but I said this for the sake of the crowd standing around here, that they may believe that you sent me.”
  • 2 Cor 8:9 : 9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that although he was rich, he became poor for your sakes, so that you by his poverty could become rich.
  • John 11:15 : 15 and I am glad for your sake that I was not there, so that you may believe. But let us go to him.”
  • John 5:34 : 34 (I do not accept human testimony, but I say this so that you may be saved.)

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