John 12:24
The Scripture
(24) Verily, 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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Jesus is betrayed by Judas and the disciples, and he declares that he is the light of the world, a title that foreshadows his death and resurrection. The passage also shows the crowd’s misunderstanding that he is a prophet, while Jesus clarifies his role and warns that his followers will be persecuted.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 72:16I Corinthians 15:36I Corinthians 15:37I Corinthians 15:38John 12:32John 12:33Psalms 22:15Psalms 22:22Psalms 22:23Psalms 22:24Psalms 22:25Psalms 22:26
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