Thematic Bible
John 12:1 (show verse)
Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived in Bethany, where Lazarus lived, the man whom Jesus had raised from the dead.
John 12:2 (show verse)
There they gave a dinner for him. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at the table with him.
Bethany » Jesus attends a feast in
Entertainments » Served often by members of the family
Entertainments » Kinds of, mentioned in scripture » Supper
Feasts » General references to
Fellowship, with God » With Christ » Social
Jesus Christ » History of » Anointed with precious ointment (in bethany)
Jesus Christ » History of » Goes to bethany six days before the passover
Lazarus » Brother of martha and mary
Lazarus » Brother of mary and martha » Had dinner with jesus
Martha » Ministers to jesus
Simon » The leper
Social functions » Feasts, general references to
Social life » Social functions » General references to
Entertainments » Served often by members of the family
Entertainments » Kinds of, mentioned in scripture » Supper
Feasts » General references to
Fellowship, with God » With Christ » Social
Jesus Christ » History of » Anointed with precious ointment (in bethany)
Jesus Christ » History of » Goes to bethany six days before the passover
Lazarus » Brother of martha and mary
Lazarus » Brother of mary and martha » Had dinner with jesus
Martha » Ministers to jesus
Simon » The leper
Social functions » Feasts, general references to
Social life » Social functions » General references to
John 12:3 (show verse)
Mary took a litron of very expensive perfume made of pure nard and anointed Jesus' feet. She wiped his feet with her hair, and the house became filled with the fragrance of the perfume.
Anointing » Ointment for » Most expensive
Anointing » Ointment for » Richly perfumed
Anointing » Of jesus, as a token of love
Anointing » Of guests
Anointing » Symbolical » Of jesus
Bethany » Jesus attends a feast in
Christ » Love for examples of love for Christ » Mary of bethany
Defender of the weak » Mary of bethany
Guests » Advices to » Anointing of
Hairs » Of women » Neglected in grief
Humble » Penitence, examples of » Service
Jesus Christ » History of » Anointed with precious ointment (in bethany)
Jesus Christ » History of » Goes to bethany six days before the passover
Liberality » Promise for » Liberality of women
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary
Love » For Christ » Mary of bethany
Mary » Showed her gratitude » Of bethany
Mary » Sister of lazarus » Anoints jesus
Mary » Three times at Christ's feet » For service
Oil » The ointments of the jews made of perfumes mixed with
Ointment » Not sacred
Pound » In john the weight was equivalent to about twelve ounces
Service » The duty of serving men » Performed in humility
Service » Half-hearted » Humble
Social life » Guests advices to » Anointing of
Spikenard » Fragrant » A fragrant oil from, used for anointing
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Mary of bethany
Virtues » Of women » Liberality
Weak » Defender of the » Mary of bethany
crowning qualities of Womanhood » Liberality
Women » Leaders » Liberality of
Anointing » Ointment for » Richly perfumed
Anointing » Of jesus, as a token of love
Anointing » Of guests
Anointing » Symbolical » Of jesus
Bethany » Jesus attends a feast in
Christ » Love for examples of love for Christ » Mary of bethany
Defender of the weak » Mary of bethany
Guests » Advices to » Anointing of
Hairs » Of women » Neglected in grief
Humble » Penitence, examples of » Service
Jesus Christ » History of » Anointed with precious ointment (in bethany)
Jesus Christ » History of » Goes to bethany six days before the passover
Liberality » Promise for » Liberality of women
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary
Love » For Christ » Mary of bethany
Mary » Showed her gratitude » Of bethany
Mary » Sister of lazarus » Anoints jesus
Mary » Three times at Christ's feet » For service
Oil » The ointments of the jews made of perfumes mixed with
Ointment » Not sacred
Pound » In john the weight was equivalent to about twelve ounces
Service » The duty of serving men » Performed in humility
Service » Half-hearted » Humble
Social life » Guests advices to » Anointing of
Spikenard » Fragrant » A fragrant oil from, used for anointing
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Mary of bethany
Virtues » Of women » Liberality
Weak » Defender of the » Mary of bethany
crowning qualities of Womanhood » Liberality
Women » Leaders » Liberality of
John 12:4 (show verse)
But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples, who was going to betray him, asked,
Anointing » Symbolical » Of jesus
Bethany » Jesus attends a feast in
Christian ministers » Instances of » Judas iscariot
Defender of the weak » Mary of bethany
Jesus Christ » History of » Anointed with precious ointment (in bethany)
Jesus Christ » History of » Goes to bethany six days before the passover
Judas » greed » Protest » Breaking » Ointment
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary
Ointment » Not sacred
Parsimony (stinginess) » Of the disciples, when the ointment was poured upon jesus
Simon » Father of judas
Simon » The father of judas iscariot
Weak » Defender of the » Mary of bethany
Bethany » Jesus attends a feast in
Christian ministers » Instances of » Judas iscariot
Defender of the weak » Mary of bethany
Jesus Christ » History of » Anointed with precious ointment (in bethany)
Jesus Christ » History of » Goes to bethany six days before the passover
Judas » greed » Protest » Breaking » Ointment
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary
Ointment » Not sacred
Parsimony (stinginess) » Of the disciples, when the ointment was poured upon jesus
Simon » Father of judas
Simon » The father of judas iscariot
Weak » Defender of the » Mary of bethany
John 12:5 (show verse)
"Why wasn't this perfume sold for 300 denarii and the money given to the destitute?"
Anointing » Ointment for » Most expensive
Anointing » Symbolical » Of jesus
Bethany » Jesus attends a feast in
Christian ministers » Instances of » Judas iscariot
Defender of the weak » Mary of bethany
Jesus Christ » History of » Anointed with precious ointment (in bethany)
Jesus Christ » History of » Goes to bethany six days before the passover
Judas » Characteristics of » Hypocrisy
Judas » greed » Protest » Breaking » Ointment
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary
Ointment » Not sacred
Parsimony » General references to
Parsimony (stinginess) » Of the disciples, when the ointment was poured upon jesus
Presumption » Instances of » The disciples, in their indignation at the anointing of jesus
Weak » Defender of the » Mary of bethany
Anointing » Symbolical » Of jesus
Bethany » Jesus attends a feast in
Christian ministers » Instances of » Judas iscariot
Defender of the weak » Mary of bethany
Jesus Christ » History of » Anointed with precious ointment (in bethany)
Jesus Christ » History of » Goes to bethany six days before the passover
Judas » Characteristics of » Hypocrisy
Judas » greed » Protest » Breaking » Ointment
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary
Ointment » Not sacred
Parsimony » General references to
Parsimony (stinginess) » Of the disciples, when the ointment was poured upon jesus
Presumption » Instances of » The disciples, in their indignation at the anointing of jesus
Weak » Defender of the » Mary of bethany
John 12:6 (show verse)
He said this, not because he cared about the destitute, but because he was a thief. He was in charge of the moneybag and would steal what was put into it.
Anointing » Symbolical » Of jesus
Bethany » Jesus attends a feast in
Christian ministers » Instances of » Judas iscariot
Covetousness » Instances of » Judas, in betraying jesus for twenty pieces of silver
Defender of the weak » Mary of bethany
Dishonesty » Instances of » Judas' hypocritical sympathy for the poor
greed » Avaricious men, examples of » Judas
Jesus Christ » History of » Anointed with precious ointment (in bethany)
Jesus Christ » History of » Goes to bethany six days before the passover
Judas » Treasure » The disciples
Judas » Characteristics of » Hypocrisy
Judas » greed » Protest » Breaking » Ointment
Judas » Characteristics of » Dishonesty
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary
The poor » The wicked » Care not for
Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » Examples of
Theft and thieves » Instances of » Judas
Weak » Defender of the » Mary of bethany
Bethany » Jesus attends a feast in
Christian ministers » Instances of » Judas iscariot
Covetousness » Instances of » Judas, in betraying jesus for twenty pieces of silver
Defender of the weak » Mary of bethany
Dishonesty » Instances of » Judas' hypocritical sympathy for the poor
greed » Avaricious men, examples of » Judas
Jesus Christ » History of » Anointed with precious ointment (in bethany)
Jesus Christ » History of » Goes to bethany six days before the passover
Judas » Treasure » The disciples
Judas » Characteristics of » Hypocrisy
Judas » greed » Protest » Breaking » Ointment
Judas » Characteristics of » Dishonesty
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary
The poor » The wicked » Care not for
Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » Examples of
Theft and thieves » Instances of » Judas
Weak » Defender of the » Mary of bethany
John 12:7 (show verse)
Then Jesus said, "Leave her alone so she can observe the day of my burial,
Anointing » Symbolical » Of jesus
Bethany » Jesus attends a feast in
Christ » Reproves » To those who criticised mary
Defender of the weak » Mary of bethany
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Jesus Christ » History of » Anointed with precious ointment (in bethany)
Jesus Christ » History of » Goes to bethany six days before the passover
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary
Reproof » Administered by Christ » To those who criticised mary
Weak » Defender of the » Mary of bethany
Words of Christ » Few, in times of trial instructive » To those who criticised mary
Bethany » Jesus attends a feast in
Christ » Reproves » To those who criticised mary
Defender of the weak » Mary of bethany
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Jesus Christ » History of » Anointed with precious ointment (in bethany)
Jesus Christ » History of » Goes to bethany six days before the passover
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary
Reproof » Administered by Christ » To those who criticised mary
Weak » Defender of the » Mary of bethany
Words of Christ » Few, in times of trial instructive » To those who criticised mary
John 12:8 (show verse)
because you will always have the destitute with you, but you won't always have me."
Bethany » Jesus attends a feast in
Defender of the weak » Mary of bethany
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His ascension
Jesus Christ » History of » Anointed with precious ointment (in bethany)
Jesus Christ » History of » Goes to bethany six days before the passover
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary
Weak » Defender of the » Mary of bethany
Defender of the weak » Mary of bethany
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His ascension
Jesus Christ » History of » Anointed with precious ointment (in bethany)
Jesus Christ » History of » Goes to bethany six days before the passover
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary
Weak » Defender of the » Mary of bethany
John 12:9 (show verse)
When the large crowd of Jews realized that he was there, they came not only because of Jesus but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead.
Bethany » Jesus attends a feast in
Curiosity » The levite looked with indifferent curiosity upon the man who was » The jews who came to see lazarus
Curiosity » Instances of » Of the jews » To see lazarus, after he was raised from the dead
Jesus Christ » History of » Goes to bethany six days before the passover
Lazarus » Brother of mary and martha » Had dinner with jesus
Popularity of Christ » The common people heard him gladly
religious Testimony » Encouraged examples of » Living witnesses
Witnessing to the truth » Living witnesses
Curiosity » The levite looked with indifferent curiosity upon the man who was » The jews who came to see lazarus
Curiosity » Instances of » Of the jews » To see lazarus, after he was raised from the dead
Jesus Christ » History of » Goes to bethany six days before the passover
Lazarus » Brother of mary and martha » Had dinner with jesus
Popularity of Christ » The common people heard him gladly
religious Testimony » Encouraged examples of » Living witnesses
Witnessing to the truth » Living witnesses
John 12:10 (show verse)
So the high priests planned to kill Lazarus, too,
John 12:11 (show verse)
since he was the reason why so many of the Jews were leaving to believe in Jesus.
John 12:12 (show verse)
The next day, the large crowd that had come to the festival heard that Jesus was coming into Jerusalem.
John 12:13 (show verse)
So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, shouting, "Hosanna! How blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord, the King of Israel!"
Christ » Guest, a » Honoured
Jesus Christ, King » Is king of zion
Jesus Christ, King » Acknowledged by » His followers
Honour » Earthly » Given to Christ
Jesus Christ » History of » Triumphal entry into jerusalem, while the people throw palm branches on the road in front of him
Palm tree » Branches of, thrown in the path when jesus made his triumphal entry into jerusalem
Palm trees » Spread before Christ
Praise » Offered to Christ
Jesus Christ, King » Is king of zion
Jesus Christ, King » Acknowledged by » His followers
Honour » Earthly » Given to Christ
Jesus Christ » History of » Triumphal entry into jerusalem, while the people throw palm branches on the road in front of him
Palm tree » Branches of, thrown in the path when jesus made his triumphal entry into jerusalem
Palm trees » Spread before Christ
Praise » Offered to Christ
John 12:14 (show verse)
Then Jesus found a young donkey and sat upon it, as it is written:
John 12:15 (show verse)
"Stop being afraid, people of Zion. Look, your king is coming, sitting upon a donkey's colt!"
John 12:16 (show verse)
At first, his disciples didn't understand these things. However, when Jesus had been glorified, they remembered that these things had been written about him and that people had done these things to him.
John 12:17 (show verse)
So the crowd that had been with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to testify to what they had seen.
John 12:18 (show verse)
The crowd was going out to meet Jesus because they had heard that he had performed this sign.
John 12:19 (show verse)
Then the Pharisees told one another, "You see, there is nothing you can do. Look, the world has gone after him!"
John 12:20 (show verse)
Now some Greeks were among those who had come up to worship at the festival.
Andrew » Tells jesus of the greeks who sought to see him
Bringing men to jesus » The seekers
Curiosity » Instances of » Of the jews » And to see jesus
Feasts » Instituted by moses » Aliens (non-jews) were permitted to attend
Greece » Inhabitants of » Desire to see jesus
Jerusalem » And
Philip » One of the twelve apostles » Brings certain greeks to jesus who desire to see him
Proselytes » Examples of
Proselytes » Later called devout greeks
Bringing men to jesus » The seekers
Curiosity » Instances of » Of the jews » And to see jesus
Feasts » Instituted by moses » Aliens (non-jews) were permitted to attend
Greece » Inhabitants of » Desire to see jesus
Jerusalem » And
Philip » One of the twelve apostles » Brings certain greeks to jesus who desire to see him
Proselytes » Examples of
Proselytes » Later called devout greeks
John 12:21 (show verse)
They went to Philip (who was from Bethsaida in Galilee) and told him, "Sir, we would like to see Jesus."
Andrew » A personal worker » Prompt to help
Andrew » Tells jesus of the greeks who sought to see him
Bethsaida » A city » A city of galilee » The city of philip, andrew, and peter
Bringing men to jesus » The seekers
Christ » Sought » Examples of men seeking Christ
Curiosity » Instances of » Of the jews » And to see jesus
Glory of Christ » In the calling of the gentiles
Galilee » Pprovince of
Greece » Inhabitants of » Desire to see jesus
Philip » The apostle » The apostle
Philip » The apostle » A personal worker
Philip » One of the twelve apostles » Brings certain greeks to jesus who desire to see him
Seekers » Examples of
Seeking Christ » Attraction, divine » Examples of men seeking Christ
Seeking God » Examples of
Andrew » Tells jesus of the greeks who sought to see him
Bethsaida » A city » A city of galilee » The city of philip, andrew, and peter
Bringing men to jesus » The seekers
Christ » Sought » Examples of men seeking Christ
Curiosity » Instances of » Of the jews » And to see jesus
Glory of Christ » In the calling of the gentiles
Galilee » Pprovince of
Greece » Inhabitants of » Desire to see jesus
Philip » The apostle » The apostle
Philip » The apostle » A personal worker
Philip » One of the twelve apostles » Brings certain greeks to jesus who desire to see him
Seekers » Examples of
Seeking Christ » Attraction, divine » Examples of men seeking Christ
Seeking God » Examples of
John 12:22 (show verse)
Philip went and told Andrew, and Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus.
Andrew » General references to
Andrew » A personal worker » Prompt to help
Andrew » Tells jesus of the greeks who sought to see him
Bringing men to jesus » The seekers
Greece » Inhabitants of » Desire to see jesus
Philip » The apostle » A personal worker
Philip » One of the twelve apostles » Brings certain greeks to jesus who desire to see him
Andrew » A personal worker » Prompt to help
Andrew » Tells jesus of the greeks who sought to see him
Bringing men to jesus » The seekers
Greece » Inhabitants of » Desire to see jesus
Philip » The apostle » A personal worker
Philip » One of the twelve apostles » Brings certain greeks to jesus who desire to see him
John 12:23 (show verse)
Jesus told them, "The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.
Bearing fruit » A large amount
Christ » Given to Christ filial encouraged » Examples of filial
Glory of Christ » In the calling of the gentiles
Following » Following the lord
Glory » God the father being glorified in God the son (jesus Christ)
Greece » Inhabitants of » Desire to see jesus
Honor » Who the lord honors
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ
World » The lord judging the world
Christ » Given to Christ filial encouraged » Examples of filial
Glory of Christ » In the calling of the gentiles
Following » Following the lord
Glory » God the father being glorified in God the son (jesus Christ)
Greece » Inhabitants of » Desire to see jesus
Honor » Who the lord honors
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ
World » The lord judging the world
John 12:24 (show verse)
Truly, I tell all of you emphatically, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone. But if it dies, it produces a lot of grain.
Agriculture » Products of » Grain
Bearing fruit » A large amount
Christ's » Verily, verily's of » How to spend
Corn » Figurative
Following » Following the lord
Fruit, spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Death of the old life
Gain through loss » Life come out of death
Glory » God the father being glorified in God the son (jesus Christ)
Grain » Grain
Honor » Who the lord honors
Life » Lessons of » Out of death
The Resurrection » Is not contrary to reason
Righteousness » Fruitfulness conditions of fruit-bearing » Death of the old life
Seed » Sowing of » Necessary to its productiveness
Seed » Sowing, illustrative of » The death of Christ and its effects
Spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Death of the old life
verily's of Christ » How to spend
Wheat » A grain
Wheat » Growth of, figurative of vicarious death
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ
World » The lord judging the world
Bearing fruit » A large amount
Christ's » Verily, verily's of » How to spend
Corn » Figurative
Following » Following the lord
Fruit, spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Death of the old life
Gain through loss » Life come out of death
Glory » God the father being glorified in God the son (jesus Christ)
Grain » Grain
Honor » Who the lord honors
Life » Lessons of » Out of death
The Resurrection » Is not contrary to reason
Righteousness » Fruitfulness conditions of fruit-bearing » Death of the old life
Seed » Sowing of » Necessary to its productiveness
Seed » Sowing, illustrative of » The death of Christ and its effects
Spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Death of the old life
verily's of Christ » How to spend
Wheat » A grain
Wheat » Growth of, figurative of vicarious death
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ
World » The lord judging the world
John 12:25 (show verse)
The one who loves his life will destroy it, and the one who hates his life in this world will preserve it for eternal life.
Deathless » Conditions of receiving » Self-sacrifice
Eternal » Conditions of receiving » Self-sacrifice
Everlasting » Conditions of receiving » Self-sacrifice
Following » Following the lord
Glory » God the father being glorified in God the son (jesus Christ)
Hate » Those that hate their life in this world
Honor » Who the lord honors
Life » Who shall lose their life
Life » Who shall save their life
Life » Sacredness of, an inference from what is taught in the law concerning murder » The one who loses it will save it
Life » Conditions of receiving » Self-sacrifice
Eternal life » Conditions of receiving » Self-sacrifice
Eternal life » Given » To those who hate life for Christ
Losing and things lost » Who shall lose their life
Salvation » Who shall save their life
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ
World » The lord judging the world
Eternal » Conditions of receiving » Self-sacrifice
Everlasting » Conditions of receiving » Self-sacrifice
Following » Following the lord
Glory » God the father being glorified in God the son (jesus Christ)
Hate » Those that hate their life in this world
Honor » Who the lord honors
Life » Who shall lose their life
Life » Who shall save their life
Life » Sacredness of, an inference from what is taught in the law concerning murder » The one who loses it will save it
Life » Conditions of receiving » Self-sacrifice
Eternal life » Conditions of receiving » Self-sacrifice
Eternal life » Given » To those who hate life for Christ
Losing and things lost » Who shall lose their life
Salvation » Who shall save their life
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ
World » The lord judging the world
John 12:26 (show verse)
If anyone serves me, he must follow me. And where I am, there my servant will also be. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him."
Christ » In presence of » Joy in Christ's presence
Christ's » Presence, in » A source of joy of the future life
Deacon » The greek word (diakonos) translated "deacon" means servant, and is so translated in
Discipleship » Followers, blessings promised to » Heavenly honour
Family Joy » Future » Maternal and paternal love » Joy in Christ's presence
Followers » Heavenly honour
Following » Following the lord
Glory » God the father being glorified in God the son (jesus Christ)
Honor » Who the lord honors
Honour » Examples of » From God
the Reward of saints » Described as » Being with Christ
Service » Reluctant spiritual » To be rendered to Christ
the future » No more » Joy in Christ's presence
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ
World » The lord judging the world
Christ's » Presence, in » A source of joy of the future life
Deacon » The greek word (diakonos) translated "deacon" means servant, and is so translated in
Discipleship » Followers, blessings promised to » Heavenly honour
Family Joy » Future » Maternal and paternal love » Joy in Christ's presence
Followers » Heavenly honour
Following » Following the lord
Glory » God the father being glorified in God the son (jesus Christ)
Honor » Who the lord honors
Honour » Examples of » From God
the Reward of saints » Described as » Being with Christ
Service » Reluctant spiritual » To be rendered to Christ
the future » No more » Joy in Christ's presence
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ
World » The lord judging the world
John 12:27 (show verse)
"Now my soul is in turmoil, and what should I say "Father, save me from this hour'? No! It was for this very reason that I came to this hour.
Christ » Love to » Man of sorrows
Glory » God the father being glorified in God the son (jesus Christ)
Man » Knowledge limited strength limited » Man of sorrows
Prayer » In distress
Resignation » Christ set an example of
Man of sorrows » Christ, the man of sorrows
Sufferings of Christ » The man of sorrows
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ
World » The lord judging the world
Glory » God the father being glorified in God the son (jesus Christ)
Man » Knowledge limited strength limited » Man of sorrows
Prayer » In distress
Resignation » Christ set an example of
Man of sorrows » Christ, the man of sorrows
Sufferings of Christ » The man of sorrows
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ
World » The lord judging the world
John 12:28 (show verse)
Father, glorify your name."
John 12:29 (show verse)
Then a voice came from heaven, "I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again!" The crowd standing there heard this and said that it was thunder. Others were saying, "An angel has spoken to him."
John 12:30 (show verse)
Jesus replied, "This voice is for your benefit, not for mine.
Adversary » Satan » Defeat of, by Christ
Defeat of satan » By Christ
Devil/devils » The devil being cast down from heaven
Government » The prince(s) of this world
Satan » Confess Christ » Defeat of, by Christ
Satan's » Defeat of, by Christ
Serpent » Satan » Defeat of, by Christ
Tempter » Defeat of, by Christ
Voice » Of God
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ
World » The lord judging the world
Defeat of satan » By Christ
Devil/devils » The devil being cast down from heaven
Government » The prince(s) of this world
Satan » Confess Christ » Defeat of, by Christ
Satan's » Defeat of, by Christ
Serpent » Satan » Defeat of, by Christ
Tempter » Defeat of, by Christ
Voice » Of God
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ
World » The lord judging the world
John 12:31 (show verse)
Now is the time for the judgment of this world to begin. Now the ruler of this world will be thrown out.
Adversary » Satan » Defeat of, by Christ
Adversary » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Called the prince of this world
Defeat of satan » By Christ
Devil/devils » The devil being cast down from heaven
Government » The prince(s) of this world
Prince of this world » Satan » Called the prince of this world
Satan » Confess Christ » Defeat of, by Christ
Satan » Power of » Called the prince of this world
Satan » The prince » Of this world
Satan's » Defeat of, by Christ
Satan's » Power » Princehood
Serpent » Satan » Defeat of, by Christ
Serpent » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Called the prince of this world
Tempter » Defeat of, by Christ
Tempter » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Called the prince of this world
World » The lord judging the world
Adversary » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Called the prince of this world
Defeat of satan » By Christ
Devil/devils » The devil being cast down from heaven
Government » The prince(s) of this world
Prince of this world » Satan » Called the prince of this world
Satan » Confess Christ » Defeat of, by Christ
Satan » Power of » Called the prince of this world
Satan » The prince » Of this world
Satan's » Defeat of, by Christ
Satan's » Power » Princehood
Serpent » Satan » Defeat of, by Christ
Serpent » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Called the prince of this world
Tempter » Defeat of, by Christ
Tempter » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Called the prince of this world
World » The lord judging the world
John 12:32 (show verse)
As for me, if I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw all people to myself."
John 12:33 (show verse)
He said this to indicate the kind of death he was about to die.
No Themes for this verse.
John 12:34 (show verse)
Then the crowd answered him, "We have learned from the Law that the Messiah remains forever. So how can you say that the Son of Man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of Man?"
John 12:35 (show verse)
Jesus replied to the crowd, "The light is among you only for a short time. Walk while you have the light, so that the darkness may not overtake you. The person who walks in the darkness is in the darkness and does not know where he is going.
Blindness » Those that walk in darkness
Darkness » Illustrative of » Ignorance and error
Darkness » Those that walk in darkness
Darkness » Effects of » Causes us to go astray
Light » Who is a light
Light » Those that walk in the light
Stumbling/slipping » Who stumbles
Unbelief » Why some do not believe the lord
Worldly » Care, folly of » Dilemma
Darkness » Illustrative of » Ignorance and error
Darkness » Those that walk in darkness
Darkness » Effects of » Causes us to go astray
Light » Who is a light
Light » Those that walk in the light
Stumbling/slipping » Who stumbles
Unbelief » Why some do not believe the lord
Worldly » Care, folly of » Dilemma
John 12:36 (show verse)
As long as you have the light, believe in the light, so that you may become children of light." After Jesus had said this, he went away and hid from them.
Blindness » Those that walk in darkness
Darkness » Those that walk in darkness
Faith » Through it is » Spiritual light
Light » Who is a light
Light » Those that walk in the light
Light, spiritual » Sons of » Sons of light
Prudence » Instances of » Of jesus » In walking "no longer openly,"
Salvation » Conditions of
Sons » Of light
Stumbling/slipping » Who stumbles
Unbelief » Why some do not believe the lord
Darkness » Those that walk in darkness
Faith » Through it is » Spiritual light
Light » Who is a light
Light » Those that walk in the light
Light, spiritual » Sons of » Sons of light
Prudence » Instances of » Of jesus » In walking "no longer openly,"
Salvation » Conditions of
Sons » Of light
Stumbling/slipping » Who stumbles
Unbelief » Why some do not believe the lord
John 12:37 (show verse)
Although he had performed numerous signs in their presence, they did not believe in him,
Faith » The wicked destitute of
Jesus Christ » History of » Verifies the prophecy of isaiah concerning the unbelieving jews
Miracles » The wicked » Proof against
Praise » Who loves the praise of men more than the praise of God
Unbelief » Why some do not believe the lord
Unbelief » They who are guilty of » Persevere in it
Unbelief » Exhibited in » Rejecting evidence of miracles
Jesus Christ » History of » Verifies the prophecy of isaiah concerning the unbelieving jews
Miracles » The wicked » Proof against
Praise » Who loves the praise of men more than the praise of God
Unbelief » Why some do not believe the lord
Unbelief » They who are guilty of » Persevere in it
Unbelief » Exhibited in » Rejecting evidence of miracles
John 12:38 (show verse)
so that what the prophet Isaiah spoke might be fulfilled when he said: "Lord, who has believed our message, and to whom has the Lord's power been revealed?"
John 12:39 (show verse)
This is why they could not believe: Isaiah also said,
John 12:40 (show verse)
"He has blinded their eyes and hardened their heart, so that they might not perceive with their eyes, and understand with their mind and turn, and I would heal them."
Blindness » Spiritual, inflicted (judicial)
Deafness » Figurative » Of moral insensibility
Heart » The unregenerate » Is hard
Jesus Christ » History of » Verifies the prophecy of isaiah concerning the unbelieving jews
Praise » Who loves the praise of men more than the praise of God
Unbelief » Why some do not believe the lord
Unbelief » Proceeds from » Judicial blindness
Deafness » Figurative » Of moral insensibility
Heart » The unregenerate » Is hard
Jesus Christ » History of » Verifies the prophecy of isaiah concerning the unbelieving jews
Praise » Who loves the praise of men more than the praise of God
Unbelief » Why some do not believe the lord
Unbelief » Proceeds from » Judicial blindness
John 12:41 (show verse)
Isaiah said this when he saw his glory and spoke about him.
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As jehovah of hosts
Glory of Christ » Asking
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » Jehovah of hosts
Jesus Christ » History of » Verifies the prophecy of isaiah concerning the unbelieving jews
Praise » Who loves the praise of men more than the praise of God
Unbelief » Why some do not believe the lord
Glory of Christ » Asking
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » Jehovah of hosts
Jesus Christ » History of » Verifies the prophecy of isaiah concerning the unbelieving jews
Praise » Who loves the praise of men more than the praise of God
Unbelief » Why some do not believe the lord
John 12:42 (show verse)
Yet many people, even some of the authorities, believed in him, but because of the Pharisees they did not admit it so they would not be thrown out of the synagogue.
Confessing Christ » The fear of man prevents
Confession » Of Christ
Cowardice » Instances of » Early converts among the rulers
Discipleship » Conditions of » Secret discipleship, examples of
Indecision » Instances of » Rulers, who believed in jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Verifies the prophecy of isaiah concerning the unbelieving jews
public Opinion » Feared by » Rulers, who believed in jesus, but feared the pharisees
Praise » Who loves the praise of men more than the praise of God
Secret discipleship » Examples of
Synagogue » Primarily an assembly of jews and God-fearers » Had powers » Of religious courts
Synagogues » Offenders were often » Expelled from
Unbelief » Why some do not believe the lord
Confession » Of Christ
Cowardice » Instances of » Early converts among the rulers
Discipleship » Conditions of » Secret discipleship, examples of
Indecision » Instances of » Rulers, who believed in jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Verifies the prophecy of isaiah concerning the unbelieving jews
public Opinion » Feared by » Rulers, who believed in jesus, but feared the pharisees
Praise » Who loves the praise of men more than the praise of God
Secret discipleship » Examples of
Synagogue » Primarily an assembly of jews and God-fearers » Had powers » Of religious courts
Synagogues » Offenders were often » Expelled from
Unbelief » Why some do not believe the lord
John 12:43 (show verse)
For they loved the praise of human beings more than the praise of God.
Confessing Christ » The fear of man prevents
Confession » Of Christ
Cowardice » Instances of » Early converts among the rulers
Jesus Christ » History of » Verifies the prophecy of isaiah concerning the unbelieving jews
public Opinion » Feared by » Rulers, who believed in jesus, but feared the pharisees
Praise » Who loves the praise of men more than the praise of God
Sin » Love of
Unbelief » Why some do not believe the lord
Confession » Of Christ
Cowardice » Instances of » Early converts among the rulers
Jesus Christ » History of » Verifies the prophecy of isaiah concerning the unbelieving jews
public Opinion » Feared by » Rulers, who believed in jesus, but feared the pharisees
Praise » Who loves the praise of men more than the praise of God
Sin » Love of
Unbelief » Why some do not believe the lord
John 12:44 (show verse)
Then Jesus said loudly, "The one who believes in me does not believe in me only, but also in the one who sent me.
Christ » Conqueror of death » Cries of
Jesus Christ » What jesus Christ speaks
Jesus Christ » The words that jesus Christ spoke
Jesus Christ » History of » Verifies the prophecy of isaiah concerning the unbelieving jews
Light » Who shall walk in the light
Receiving » Those that do not receive jesus Christ
Rejection » Those that reject jesus Christ
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Seeing » Who has seen God the father
Jesus Christ » What jesus Christ speaks
Jesus Christ » The words that jesus Christ spoke
Jesus Christ » History of » Verifies the prophecy of isaiah concerning the unbelieving jews
Light » Who shall walk in the light
Receiving » Those that do not receive jesus Christ
Rejection » Those that reject jesus Christ
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Seeing » Who has seen God the father
John 12:45 (show verse)
The one who sees me sees the one who sent me.
Christ » Heal persecution of » Divine
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As one with the father
Divinity » Of Christ » His own words
Jesus Christ » What jesus Christ speaks
Jesus Christ » The words that jesus Christ spoke
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » One with the father
Jesus Christ » History of » Verifies the prophecy of isaiah concerning the unbelieving jews
Light » Who shall walk in the light
Receiving » Those that do not receive jesus Christ
Rejection » Those that reject jesus Christ
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Seeing » Who has seen God the father
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As one with the father
Divinity » Of Christ » His own words
Jesus Christ » What jesus Christ speaks
Jesus Christ » The words that jesus Christ spoke
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » One with the father
Jesus Christ » History of » Verifies the prophecy of isaiah concerning the unbelieving jews
Light » Who shall walk in the light
Receiving » Those that do not receive jesus Christ
Rejection » Those that reject jesus Christ
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Seeing » Who has seen God the father
John 12:46 (show verse)
I've come into the world as light, so that everyone who believes in me won't remain in the darkness.
Believers » Promises to » Spiritual light
Faith » Through it is » Spiritual light
God's Promises » To believers » Spiritual light
Jesus Christ » What jesus Christ speaks
Jesus Christ » The words that jesus Christ spoke
Jesus Christ » History of » Verifies the prophecy of isaiah concerning the unbelieving jews
Light » Illustrative of » Christ the source of all wisdom
Light » Who shall walk in the light
Receiving » Those that do not receive jesus Christ
Rejection » Those that reject jesus Christ
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Faith » Through it is » Spiritual light
God's Promises » To believers » Spiritual light
Jesus Christ » What jesus Christ speaks
Jesus Christ » The words that jesus Christ spoke
Jesus Christ » History of » Verifies the prophecy of isaiah concerning the unbelieving jews
Light » Illustrative of » Christ the source of all wisdom
Light » Who shall walk in the light
Receiving » Those that do not receive jesus Christ
Rejection » Those that reject jesus Christ
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
John 12:47 (show verse)
If anyone hears my words and doesn't keep them, I don't condemn him, because I didn't come to condemn the world, but to save it.
Christ » Appearing to his disciples other references to cures by » Mission of
Jesus Christ » What jesus Christ speaks
Jesus Christ » The words that jesus Christ spoke
Jesus Christ » History of » Verifies the prophecy of isaiah concerning the unbelieving jews
Mission » Christ's
Receiving » Those that do not receive jesus Christ
Rejection » Those that reject jesus Christ
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Words » Of jesus » Will judge
Jesus Christ » What jesus Christ speaks
Jesus Christ » The words that jesus Christ spoke
Jesus Christ » History of » Verifies the prophecy of isaiah concerning the unbelieving jews
Mission » Christ's
Receiving » Those that do not receive jesus Christ
Rejection » Those that reject jesus Christ
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Words » Of jesus » Will judge
John 12:48 (show verse)
The one who rejects me and doesn't receive my words has something to judge him: The word that I've spoken will judge him on the last day,
The call of God » Rejection of, leads to » Condemnation
Christ » Rejected » The jewish nation
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Words of judgment
Days » Great, or last
Days » Last day
Great » Days
Jesus Christ » What jesus Christ speaks
Jesus Christ » The words that jesus Christ spoke
Jesus Christ » History of » Verifies the prophecy of isaiah concerning the unbelieving jews
Judgment » The word of Christ shall be a witness against the wicked in
Receiving » Those that do not receive jesus Christ
Rejected » Christ » The jewish nation
Rejection » Of Christ » The jewish nation
Rejection » Those that reject jesus Christ
The bible » Purpose » The standard of faith and duty
The word of God » The standard of the judgment
Unbelievers » Shall be judged by God's word in the last day
Word » Standard of truth » The standard of faith and duty
Words » Of jesus » Will judge
Words » Christ's, characteristics of » Words of judgment
Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Words of judgment
Christ » Rejected » The jewish nation
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Words of judgment
Days » Great, or last
Days » Last day
Great » Days
Jesus Christ » What jesus Christ speaks
Jesus Christ » The words that jesus Christ spoke
Jesus Christ » History of » Verifies the prophecy of isaiah concerning the unbelieving jews
Judgment » The word of Christ shall be a witness against the wicked in
Receiving » Those that do not receive jesus Christ
Rejected » Christ » The jewish nation
Rejection » Of Christ » The jewish nation
Rejection » Those that reject jesus Christ
The bible » Purpose » The standard of faith and duty
The word of God » The standard of the judgment
Unbelievers » Shall be judged by God's word in the last day
Word » Standard of truth » The standard of faith and duty
Words » Of jesus » Will judge
Words » Christ's, characteristics of » Words of judgment
Words of Christ » Characteristics of » Words of judgment
John 12:49 (show verse)
because I haven't spoken on my own authority. Instead, the Father who sent me has himself commanded me what to say and how to speak.
Christ » Opinions concerning » Oracle of God
Christ » Reproves » Revelation of
Jesus The Prophet » Declared his doctrine to be that of the father
Commandment » The commandments of the lord
Eternal life » What is eternal life
Jesus Christ » What jesus Christ speaks
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Declared his doctrine to be that of the father
Jesus Christ » History of » Verifies the prophecy of isaiah concerning the unbelieving jews
Obedience » Instances of » Jesus
Christ Oracle of God » Christ's revelation speaking as the oracle of God
Receiving » Those that do not receive jesus Christ
Rejection » Those that reject jesus Christ
Revelation » Christ's
Words of Christ » Promises concerning » Speaking as the oracle of God
Christ » Reproves » Revelation of
Jesus The Prophet » Declared his doctrine to be that of the father
Commandment » The commandments of the lord
Eternal life » What is eternal life
Jesus Christ » What jesus Christ speaks
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Declared his doctrine to be that of the father
Jesus Christ » History of » Verifies the prophecy of isaiah concerning the unbelieving jews
Obedience » Instances of » Jesus
Christ Oracle of God » Christ's revelation speaking as the oracle of God
Receiving » Those that do not receive jesus Christ
Rejection » Those that reject jesus Christ
Revelation » Christ's
Words of Christ » Promises concerning » Speaking as the oracle of God
John 12:50 (show verse)
And I know that what he commands brings eternal life. What I speak, therefore, I speak just as the Father has told me."
Commandment » The commandments of the lord
Eternal life » What is eternal life
Jesus Christ » What jesus Christ speaks
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Declared his doctrine to be that of the father
Jesus Christ » History of » Verifies the prophecy of isaiah concerning the unbelieving jews
Obedience » Instances of » Jesus
Eternal life » What is eternal life
Jesus Christ » What jesus Christ speaks
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Declared his doctrine to be that of the father
Jesus Christ » History of » Verifies the prophecy of isaiah concerning the unbelieving jews
Obedience » Instances of » Jesus