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John 12:31–32

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Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.
And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.
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From verse 31

  1. 2 Corinthians 4:4Rank 1 from verse 31
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    4In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

  2. 1 John 3:8Rank 2 from verse 31
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    8He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

  3. 1 John 5:19Rank 3 from verse 31
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    19And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.

  4. John 14:30Rank 4 from verse 31
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    30Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.

  5. Ephesians 6:12Rank 5 from verse 31
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    12For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

From verse 32

  1. John 3:14Rank 1 from verse 32
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    14¶ And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:

  2. John 8:28Rank 2 from verse 32
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    28Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things.

  3. 1 Peter 2:24Rank 3 from verse 32
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    24Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.

  4. 1 John 2:2Rank 4 from verse 32
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    2And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

  5. John 1:7Rank 5 from verse 32
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    7The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.

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John 12:31

COMBINED MEANING

judgment

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The act, authority, process, cause, or result of judging; discernment, legal hearing, verdict, ordinance, justice, government, vindication, condemnation, or punishment.

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COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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prince

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A chief, head, ruler, governor, commander, noble, or person of leading authority.

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cast

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1. To throw, send, put, lay, or direct a person or thing into, upon, around, toward, or away from a place, or into a stated condition. 2. To put away, reject, expel, remove, overthrow, or bring down. 3. To put forth or use a lot for choosing, dividing, or assigning. 4. To form an object by pouring molten material into a mould. 5. To shed, drop, or bring forth young, fruit, leaves, or flowers. 6. To raise, form, or prepare a bank, mount, trench, or way. 7. In "cast ... in his teeth," to reproach or charge something against him. 8. As a noun, the distance something may be thrown.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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out

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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

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John 12:32

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earth

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Sense 1: The world in distinction from heaven. Sense 2: Dry land, ground, soil, or dust. Sense 3: A land, region, or its inhabitants.

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COMBINED MEANING

draw

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1. To pull or drag. 2. To bring, lead, or attract. 3. To take out or extract. 4. To make a line.

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30Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.

31Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.

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32And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.

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33This he said, signifying what death he should die.

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