John 12
Mary Anoints Jesus at Bethany
1 Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. Parallel theme: John 11:1, 11:55, 12:20, Matthew 21:17, Luke 24:50
2 There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him.
3 Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment. References Jesus: John 11:32. Related: Song of Solomon 1:3. Parallel theme: John 11:2, 11:28, Luke 7:46
4 Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, which should betray him, Parallel theme: John 13:2, 13:26, Matthew 10:4
5 Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?
6 This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein. Parallel theme: John 13:29, James 2:6
7 Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying hath she kept this. References Jesus: Matthew 26:10, Mark 14:6. Parallel theme: Matthew 26:12
8 For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always.
The Plot to Kill Lazarus
9 Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead. Parallel theme: Acts 4:14
10 But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death; Parallel theme: John 11:57, Exodus 10:3, Ecclesiastes 9:3, Matthew 2:16, Luke 16:31
11 Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus. Faith: John 11:45. Parallel theme: John 12:18, Acts 13:45
The Triumphal Entry
12 On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,
13 Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord. Kingdom: John 1:49, 19:15, Isaiah 44:6, Hosea 3:5, Zephaniah 3:15, Revelation 15:3, 19:16. References Lord: Leviticus 23:40. Blessing: Matthew 23:39. Parallel theme: Revelation 7:9 +5
14 And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written, Parallel theme: Zechariah 9:9
15 Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass's colt.
16 These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him.
17 The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record. Resurrection: John 12:9. Parallel theme: Revelation 1:2
18 For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle. Parallel theme: John 12:11
19 The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him. Parallel theme: John 3:26, Psalms 22:27, Acts 17:6
Greeks Seek Jesus
20 And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast: Worship: Acts 8:27. Parallel theme: John 7:35, Isaiah 11:10, Mark 7:26, Acts 17:4
21 The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. Parallel theme: Matthew 2:2
22 Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus.
23 And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.
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. Parallel theme: Psalms 72:16
25 He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
26 If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
The Son of Man Must Be Lifted Up
27 Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour.
28 Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. Glory: Ephesians 3:21, 2 Peter 1:17. Parallel theme: Matthew 3:17, 17:5, 26:42, Mark 1:11, 9:7, 14:36, Ephesians 2:7, 3:10 +5
29 The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him. Parallel theme: Revelation 14:2
30 Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes. Parallel theme: John 11:42
31 Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. Parallel theme: John 14:30, Genesis 3:15, Matthew 12:28, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Ephesians 6:12, Colossians 2:15, Hebrews 2:14, 1 John 3:8, 4:4, 5:19 +5
32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. Parallel theme: John 1:7, 3:14, 6:44, 8:28, Hosea 11:4, Galatians 3:13, 1 Timothy 2:6, Hebrews 2:9, 1 Peter 2:24, 1 John 2:2 +5
33 This he said, signifying what death he should die.
34 The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?
35 Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.
36 While ye have light, believeBelieve: πιστεύω (Pisteuo). The Greek pisteuo (πιστεύω) means to believe or trust—active reliance upon Christ. 'For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish' (John 3:16). in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them. References Jesus: John 8:59, 11:54. Faith: John 1:7. Light: Isaiah 60:1, Luke 16:8, Ephesians 5:8, 1 Thessalonians 5:5 +2
The Unbelief of the People
37 But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:
38 That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed? Prophecy: 2 Chronicles 32:20. Faith: Isaiah 53:1, Romans 10:16. Parallel theme: Psalms 44:3, Matthew 16:17, Romans 10:20, 1 Corinthians 1:24, Galatians 1:16 +3
39 Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again,
40 He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them. Parallel theme: Psalms 6:2, 41:4, 147:3, Isaiah 6:10, 29:10, Hosea 6:1, 14:4, Mark 4:12, Luke 8:10, Acts 3:19 +5
41 These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.
42 Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue: Faith: Proverbs 29:25. Parallel theme: John 7:13, 9:22, Isaiah 51:7, 57:11, 66:5, Matthew 10:32, Acts 5:41, 1 John 4:2, 4:15 +5
43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God. Resurrection: 1 Corinthians 4:5. References God: John 5:44, 8:54, Luke 16:15. Parallel theme: John 5:41, 12:26, Matthew 6:2, Luke 19:17, 2 Corinthians 10:18, 1 Thessalonians 2:6 +5
44 Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me. Faith: John 5:24, 1 Peter 1:21. Parallel theme: John 13:20, Matthew 10:40, Mark 9:37
45 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me. Parallel theme: John 12:41, 2 Corinthians 4:6, Colossians 1:15, Hebrews 1:3
46 I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.
47 And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to saveSave: σῴζω (Sozo). The Greek sozo (σῴζω) means to save—deliverance from sin, death, and judgment. 'Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved' (Acts 16:31). The word also encompasses physical healing and spiritual wholeness. the world.
48 He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.
49 For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.
50 And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak. Eternal Life: John 17:3, 1 John 5:20. Word: John 6:63, 6:68