Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version
Book of John
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Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:20 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:20 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:20 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:20 JFB -> Commentary on 12:20 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:20 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:20 PNT -> Commentary on 12:20 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:20 TFG -> Commentary on 12:20 TSK -> Commentary on 12:20 TSK -> Entry for 12:20 WEN -> Notes on 12:20 NTB -> Andrew; Curiosity; Desire; Feasts; Greece; Jerusalem; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Philip TTT -> Proselytes SBD -> Philip WJD -> Devotional using 12:20 WJD -> Devotional using 12:20 12:20 - [In Context] There were some Greek people there too. These were some of the people that went to Jerusalem to worship at the Passover F199 festival.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:21 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:21 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:21 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:21 JFB -> Commentary on 12:21 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:21 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:21 PNT -> Commentary on 12:21 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:21 TFG -> Commentary on 12:21 TSK -> Commentary on 12:21 TSK -> Entry for 12:21 WEN -> Notes on 12:21 NTB -> Andrew; Bethsaida; Curiosity; Desire; Greece; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Philip TTT -> Excellency and Glory of Christ, The EBD -> Bethsaida; Philip SBD -> Bethsaida; Philip SPG -> Devotional using 12:21 WJD -> Devotional using 12:21 WJD -> Devotional using 12:21 12:21 - [In Context] These Greek people went to Philip. (Philip was from Bethsaida, in Galilee.) The Greek people said, "Sir, we want to meet Jesus."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:22 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:22 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:22 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:22 JFB -> Commentary on 12:22 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:22 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:22 PNT -> Commentary on 12:22 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:22 TFG -> Commentary on 12:22 TSK -> Commentary on 12:22 TSK -> Entry for 12:22 WEN -> Notes on 12:22 NTB -> Andrew; Greece; Philip EBD -> Andrew; Philip SBD -> Philip WJD -> Devotional using 12:22 WJD -> Devotional using 12:22 12:22 - [In Context] Philip went and told Andrew. Then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:23 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:23 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:23 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:23 JFB -> Commentary on 12:23 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:23 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:23 PNT -> Commentary on 12:23 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:23 SRN -> Study Notes on 12:23 TFG -> Commentary on 12:23 TSK -> Commentary on 12:23 TSK -> Entry for 12:23 WEN -> Notes on 12:23 NTB -> Greece; Jesus, The Christ (continued) TTT -> Excellency and Glory of Christ, The WJD -> Devotional using 12:23 WJD -> Devotional using 12:23 12:23 - [In Context] Jesus said to them, "Now is the time for the Son of Man F200 to receive his glory.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:24 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:24 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:24 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:24 JFB -> Commentary on 12:24 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:24 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:24 PNT -> Commentary on 12:24 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:24 SRN -> Study Notes on 12:24 TFG -> Commentary on 12:24 TSK -> Commentary on 12:24 TSK -> Entry for 12:24 WEN -> Notes on 12:24 NTB -> Corn; Jesus, The Christ; Wheat TTT -> Resurrection, The; Seed EBD -> Corn; Grain TV -> Devotional using 12:24 WJD -> Devotional using 12:24 TV -> Devotional using 12:24 WJD -> Devotional using 12:24 TV -> Devotional using 12:24 12:24 - [In Context] I tell you the truth. A grain of wheat must fall to the ground and die. Then it grows and makes many seeds. But if it never dies, then it will always be only a single seed.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:25 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:25 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:25 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:25 JFB -> Commentary on 12:25 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:25 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:25 PNT -> Commentary on 12:25 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:25 SRN -> Study Notes on 12:25 TFG -> Commentary on 12:25 TSK -> Commentary on 12:25 TSK -> Entry for 12:25 WEN -> Notes on 12:25 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ (continued); Life; Martyrdom; Paradox; Righteous; Self-Denial; Worldliness TTT -> Life, Eternal WJD -> Devotional using 12:25 WJD -> Devotional using 12:25 12:25 - [In Context] The person that loves his own life will lose it. But the person that hates his life in this world will keep it. He will have life forever.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:26 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:26 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:26 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:26 JFB -> Commentary on 12:26 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:26 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:26 PNT -> Commentary on 12:26 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:26 TFG -> Commentary on 12:26 TSK -> Commentary on 12:26 TSK -> Entry for 12:26 WEN -> Notes on 12:26 NTB -> Deacon; God; Heaven; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Obedience; Righteous TTT -> Reward of Saints, The TV -> Devotional using 12:26 WJD -> Devotional using 12:26 TV -> Devotional using 12:26 WJD -> Devotional using 12:26 TV -> Devotional using 12:26 12:26 - [In Context] The person that serves me must follow me. Then my servant will be with me everywhere I am. My Father will give honor to people that serve me.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:27 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:27 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:27 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:27 JFB -> Commentary on 12:27 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:27 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:27 PNT -> Commentary on 12:27 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:27 TFG -> Commentary on 12:27 TSK -> Commentary on 12:27 TSK -> Entry for 12:27 WEN -> Notes on 12:27 NTB -> God; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Prayer TTT -> Human Nature of Christ, The; Resignation UTM -> Devotional using 12:27 WJD -> Devotional using 12:27 WJD -> Devotional using 12:27 12:27 - [In Context] "Now I am very troubled. What should I say? Should I say, 'Father save me from this time {of suffering}'? No, I came to this time so that I could suffer.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:28 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:28 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:28 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:28 JFB -> Commentary on 12:28 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:28 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:28 PNT -> Commentary on 12:28 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:28 TFG -> Commentary on 12:28 TSK -> Commentary on 12:28 TSK -> Entry for 12:28 WEN -> Notes on 12:28 NTB -> God; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Voice EBD -> Glorify UTM -> Devotional using 12:28 WJD -> Devotional using 12:28 WJD -> Devotional using 12:28 12:28 - [In Context] Father, do what will bring you glory!" Then a voice came from heaven, "I have already brought glory to myself. I will do it again."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:29 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:29 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:29 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:29 JFB -> Commentary on 12:29 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:29 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:29 PNT -> Commentary on 12:29 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:29 SRN -> Study Notes on 12:29 TFG -> Commentary on 12:29 TSK -> Commentary on 12:29 TSK -> Entry for 12:29 WEN -> Notes on 12:29 NTB -> Voice EBD -> Thunder UTM -> Devotional using 12:29 WJD -> Devotional using 12:29 WJD -> Devotional using 12:29 12:29 - [In Context] The people standing there heard the voice. Those people said it was thunder. But other people said, "An angel spoke to Jesus!"
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:30 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:30 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:30 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:30 JFB -> Commentary on 12:30 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:30 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:30 PNT -> Commentary on 12:30 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:30 TFG -> Commentary on 12:30 TSK -> Commentary on 12:30 TSK -> Entry for 12:30 WEN -> Notes on 12:30 NTB -> Voice WJD -> Devotional using 12:30 WJD -> Devotional using 12:30 12:30 - [In Context] Jesus said to the people, "That voice was for you and not for me.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:31 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:31 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:31 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:31 JFB -> Commentary on 12:31 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:31 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:31 PNT -> Commentary on 12:31 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:31 SRN -> Study Notes on 12:31 TFG -> Commentary on 12:31 TSK -> Commentary on 12:31 TSK -> Entry for 12:31 WEN -> Notes on 12:31 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Satan EBD -> Satan SBD -> Satan WJD -> Devotional using 12:31 WJD -> Devotional using 12:31 12:31 - [In Context] Now is the time for the world to be judged. Now the ruler of this world (the devil) will be thrown out.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:32 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:32 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:32 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:32 JFB -> Commentary on 12:32 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:32 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:32 PNT -> Commentary on 12:32 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:32 TFG -> Commentary on 12:32 TSK -> Commentary on 12:32 TSK -> Entry for 12:32 WEN -> Notes on 12:32 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Salvation TTT -> Death of Christ, The UTM -> Devotional using 12:32 WJD -> Devotional using 12:32 WJD -> Devotional using 12:32 12:32 - [In Context] I will be lifted up from the earth. And when this happens, I will bring all people to me."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:33 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:33 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:33 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:33 JFB -> Commentary on 12:33 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:33 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:33 PNT -> Commentary on 12:33 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:33 TSK -> Commentary on 12:33 TSK -> Entry for 12:33 WEN -> Notes on 12:33 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ TTT -> Death of Christ, The WJD -> Devotional using 12:33 WJD -> Devotional using 12:33 12:33 - [In Context] Jesus said this to show how he would die.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:34 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:34 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:34 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:34 JFB -> Commentary on 12:34 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:34 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:34 PNT -> Commentary on 12:34 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:34 TFG -> Commentary on 12:34 TSK -> Commentary on 12:34 TSK -> Entry for 12:34 WEN -> Notes on 12:34 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Law EBD -> Bible WJD -> Devotional using 12:34 WJD -> Devotional using 12:34 12:34 - [In Context] The people said, "But our law says that the Christ F201 will live forever. So why do you say, 'The Son of Man F202 must be lifted up'? Who is this 'Son of Man'?"
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:35 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:35 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:35 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:35 JFB -> Commentary on 12:35 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:35 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:35 PNT -> Commentary on 12:35 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:35 TFG -> Commentary on 12:35 TSK -> Commentary on 12:35 TSK -> Entry for 12:35 WEN -> Notes on 12:35 NTB -> Gospel; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Light TTT -> Darkness UTM -> Devotional using 12:35 WJD -> Devotional using 12:35 WJD -> Devotional using 12:35 12:35 - [In Context] Then Jesus said, "The light will be with you for only a short time more. So walk while you have the light. Then the darkness (sin) will not catch you. The person that walks in the darkness does not know where he is going.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 12:36 DSN -> Synopsis on 12:36 GEB -> Study Notes on 12:36 GSB -> Study Notes on 12:36 JFB -> Commentary on 12:36 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 12:36 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 12:36 PNT -> Commentary on 12:36 RWP -> Study Notes on 12:36 TSK -> Commentary on 12:36 TSK -> Entry for 12:36 WEN -> Notes on 12:36 NTB -> Faith; Light; Prudence; Salvation TTT -> Faith UTM -> Devotional using 12:36 WJD -> Devotional using 12:36 WJD -> Devotional using 12:36 12:36 - [In Context] So put your trust in the light while you still have it. Then you will become sons of light." When Jesus finished saying these things, he left. Jesus went to a place where the people could not find him.
FOOTNOTES: F199: Passover   An important Jewish holy day. The Jews ate a special meal on this day every year to remember that God freed them from slavery in Egypt in the time of Moses. F200: Son of Man   A name Jesus used for himself. In Dan. 7:13-14, this is the name for the Messiah, the one God chose to save his people. F201: Christ   The "anointed one" (Messiah) or chosen one of God. F202: Son of Man   A name Jesus used for himself. In Dan. 7:13-14, this is the name for the Messiah, the one God chose to save his people.

Abbreviations Legend: BCC - Burton Coffman; DSN - Darby's Synopsis; GEB - Gill's Exposition; GSB - Geneva Study Bible; JFB - Jamieson, Fausset, Brown; MHC-COM - Matthew Henry Complete; MHC-CON - Matthew Henry Concise; PNT - People's New Testament; RWP - Robertson's Word Pictures; SRN - Scofield Reference Notes; TFG - The Fourfold Gospel; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; WEN - Wesley's Explanatory Notes; NTB - Nave's Topical Bible; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; TTT - Torrey's Topical Textbook; EBD - Easton's Bible Dictionary; SBD - Smith's Bible Dictionary; TV - Today's Verse; WJD - What Jesus Did!; SPG - Spurgeon's Morning & Evening; UTM - My Utmost for His Highest; Copyright Statement - Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version © 2001 by World Bible Translation Center, Inc. and used by permission.