Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Jesus said, “This voice was for your benefit, not mine. New Living Translation Then Jesus told them, “The voice was for your benefit, not mine. English Standard Version Jesus answered, “This voice has come for your sake, not mine. Berean Standard Bible In response, Jesus said, “This voice was not for My benefit, but yours. Berean Literal Bible Jesus answered and said, "This voice has not come because of Me but because of you. King James Bible Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes. New King James Version Jesus answered and said, “This voice did not come because of Me, but for your sake. New American Standard Bible Jesus responded and said, “This voice has not come for My sake, but for yours. NASB 1995 Jesus answered and said, “This voice has not come for My sake, but for your sakes. NASB 1977 Jesus answered and said, “This voice has not come for My sake, but for your sakes. Legacy Standard Bible Jesus answered and said, “This voice has not come for My sake, but for your sake. Amplified Bible Jesus answered, “This voice has come for your sake, not for mine. Christian Standard Bible Jesus responded, “This voice came, not for me, but for you. Holman Christian Standard Bible Jesus responded, “This voice came, not for Me, but for you. American Standard Version Jesus answered and said, This voice hath not come for my sake, but for your sakes. Contemporary English Version Then Jesus told the crowd, "That voice spoke to help you, not me. English Revised Version Jesus answered and said, This voice hath not come for my sake, but for your sakes. GOD'S WORD® Translation Jesus replied, "That voice wasn't for my benefit but for yours. Good News Translation But Jesus said to them, "It was not for my sake that this voice spoke, but for yours. International Standard Version Jesus replied, "This voice is for your benefit, not for mine. Majority Standard Bible In response, Jesus said, “This voice was not for My benefit, but yours. NET Bible Jesus said, "This voice has not come for my benefit but for yours. New Heart English Bible Jesus answered, "This voice hasn't come for my sake, but for your sakes. Webster's Bible Translation Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes. Weymouth New Testament "It is not for my sake," said Jesus, "that that voice came, but for your sakes. World English Bible Jesus answered, “This voice hasn’t come for my sake, but for your sakes. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionJesus answered and said, “This voice has not come because of Me, but because of you; Berean Literal Bible Jesus answered and said, "This voice has not come because of Me but because of you. Young's Literal Translation Jesus answered and said, 'Not because of me hath this voice come, but because of you; Smith's Literal Translation Jesus answered and said, This voice has not been for me, but for you. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleJesus answered, and said: This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes. Catholic Public Domain Version Jesus responded and said: “This voice came, not for my sake, but for your sakes. New American Bible Jesus answered and said, “This voice did not come for my sake but for yours. New Revised Standard Version Jesus answered, “This voice has come for your sake, not for mine. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleJesus answered and said to them, This voice was not on my account, but for your sake. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Yeshua answered and said to them, “This voice was not for my benefit, but for your benefit.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentJesus answered and said: This voice came not for my sake, but for yours. Godbey New Testament Jesus responded and said, Haweis New Testament Jesus answered and said, This voice came not for my sake, but for your’s. Mace New Testament Jesus said, this voice came not for my sake, but for yours. Weymouth New Testament "It is not for my sake," said Jesus, "that that voice came, but for your sakes. Worrell New Testament Jesus answered and said, Worsley New Testament Jesus answered and said, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jesus Predicts His Death…29The crowd standing there heard it and said that it had thundered. Others said that an angel had spoken to Him. 30In response, Jesus said, “This voice was not for My benefit, but yours. 31Now judgment is upon this world; now the prince of this world will be cast out.… Cross References John 11:42 I knew that You always hear Me, but I say this for the benefit of the people standing here, so they may believe that You sent Me.” John 5:28-29 Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming when all who are in their graves will hear His voice / and come out—those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment. John 3:17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. John 8:18 I am One who testifies about Myself, and the Father, who sent Me, also testifies about Me.” John 14:10-11 Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me? The words I say to you, I do not speak on My own. Instead, it is the Father dwelling in Me, performing His works. / Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me—or at least believe on account of the works themselves. John 17:21 that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me. John 5:37 And the Father who sent Me has Himself testified about Me. You have never heard His voice nor seen His form, John 6:44 “No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day. John 10:38 But if I am doing them, even though you do not believe Me, believe the works themselves, so that you may know and understand that the Father is in Me, and I am in the Father.” John 16:27-28 For the Father Himself loves you, because you have loved Me and have believed that I came from God. / I came from the Father and entered the world. In turn, I will leave the world and go to the Father.” John 18:37 “Then You are a king!” Pilate said. “You say that I am a king,” Jesus answered. “For this reason I was born and have come into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to My voice.” Matthew 3:17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!” Matthew 17:5 While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!” Luke 9:35 And a voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is My Son, whom I have chosen. Listen to Him!” Acts 2:22 Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know. Treasury of Scripture Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes. but. John 5:34 But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I say, that ye might be saved. John 11:15,42 And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him… 2 Corinthians 8:9 For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich. Jump to Previous Account Benefit Hasn't Jesus Sake Sakes VoiceJump to Next Account Benefit Hasn't Jesus Sake Sakes VoiceJohn 12 1. Jesus excuses Mary anointing his feet.9. The people flock to see Lazarus. 10. The chief priests consult to kill him. 12. Jesus rides into Jerusalem. 20. Greeks desire to see Jesus. 23. He foretells his death. 37. The people are generally blinded; 42. yet many chief rulers believe, but do not confess him; 44. therefore Jesus calls earnestly for confession of faith. Jesus replied The phrase "Jesus replied" indicates a direct response from Jesus, emphasizing His role as a teacher and communicator of divine truth. In the Greek, the word for "replied" is "ἀπεκρίθη" (apekrithē), which is often used in the New Testament to denote a thoughtful and authoritative answer. This highlights Jesus' intentional engagement with His audience, ensuring that His teachings are clear and purposeful. Historically, Jesus' responses often served to clarify misunderstandings and reveal deeper spiritual truths, as seen throughout the Gospels. This voice was not for My benefit but yours Parallel Commentaries ... Greek In response,Ἀπεκρίθη (Apekrithē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 611: From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. said, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “This αὕτη (hautē) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. voice φωνὴ (phōnē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 5456: Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language. was γέγονεν (gegonen) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. not Οὐ (Ou) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. for My benefit, δι’ (di’) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. yours. ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. Links John 12:30 NIVJohn 12:30 NLT John 12:30 ESV John 12:30 NASB John 12:30 KJV John 12:30 BibleApps.com John 12:30 Biblia Paralela John 12:30 Chinese Bible John 12:30 French Bible John 12:30 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: John 12:30 Jesus answered This voice hasn't come (Jhn Jo Jn) |
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