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John 12:23–29

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John 12:23

23¶ And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.

John 12:24

24Verily, 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.

John 12:25

25He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.

John 12:26

26If 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.

John 12:27

27Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour.

John 12:28

28Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.

John 12:29

29The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him.

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DEFINED WORDS

John 12:23

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

answered

Replied or responded; spoke in answer to a person, statement, or situation.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

man

A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

John 12:24

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Except

To exclude or leave out; also to object or make an exception.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wheat

A grain-bearing plant and its seed, commonly ground into flour for bread.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fall

To descend, drop, or lose an upright position; to come upon, attack, happen, decline, fail, or be overthrown; as a noun, descent, ruin, or overthrow, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

much

A great quantity or degree; abundant in amount.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fruit

The produce of a plant; offspring; or the result and effect of conduct, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

DEFINED WORDS

John 12:25

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

loveth

Loves; regards with affection, goodwill, or devoted care.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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lose

To be deprived of, fail to keep or obtain, destroy, waste, or cause to perish, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hateth

Hates; regards with strong dislike, aversion, or enmity.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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keep

To hold, preserve, guard, observe, maintain, restrain, or continue, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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John 12:26

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

any

One, some, or every member or amount of an indefinite number or quantity, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

man

A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

serve

To work for, obey, attend, minister to, worship, or fulfil a purpose.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

servant

One who serves another; a worker, attendant, subject, bondservant, or appointed minister.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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John 12:27

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troubled

Disturbed, distressed, afflicted, agitated, or perplexed; the past form of trouble.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

cause

A reason, ground, matter in dispute, or judicial case; as a verb, to make something happen.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

John 12:28

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

glorify

To honour, praise, exalt, or make glorious.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

name

A word or appellation by which a person or thing is known; also reputation, character, authority, remembrance, or the person represented, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

heaven

The expanse above the earth, including the sky or firmament; also the dwelling or throne of God, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

again

Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

John 12:29

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

people

Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

said

Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

others

Other persons or things; those distinct from the ones already named.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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From verse 23

  1. John 13:31–32
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  2. John 17:1–5
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  3. Mark 14:41
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  4. 1 Peter 2:9–10
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  5. Isaiah 49:5–6
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From verse 24

  1. 1 Corinthians 15:36–38
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  2. Isaiah 53:10–12
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  3. Hebrews 2:9–10
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  4. John 12:32–33
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  5. Psalms 72:16
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From verse 25

  1. Matthew 10:39
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  2. Luke 9:23–24
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  3. Mark 8:35
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  4. Luke 17:33
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  5. Matthew 16:25
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From verse 26

  1. Colossians 3:24
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  2. 1 Samuel 2:30
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  3. Galatians 1:10
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  4. John 10:27
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  5. John 17:24
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From verse 27

  1. John 12:23
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  2. Hebrews 5:7
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  3. Isaiah 38:15
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  4. John 13:21
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  5. Mark 14:33–36
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From verse 28

  1. John 13:31–32
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  2. Matthew 26:42
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  3. John 11:40–44
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  4. Revelation 5:9–14
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  5. Isaiah 49:3–7
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From verse 29

  1. Job 37:2–5
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  2. Revelation 14:2
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  3. Revelation 6:1
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  4. Exodus 19:16
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  5. Exodus 20:18
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