John · Chapter 12 King James Version

John 12:33

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The Scripture

(33) This he said, signifying what death he should die.
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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Cross-references
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

John 18:32John 21:19

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