John 12:33–37
This he said, signifying what death he should die.
(This hee said, signifying what death he should die)
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?
The people answered him, *We haue heard out of the Law, that Christ abideth for euer: and how sayest thou, The Sonne of man must bee lift vp? Who is this Sonne of man?
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referencePsal. 110.4.
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.
Then Iesus said vnto them, Yet a little while is the light with you: walke while ye haue the light, lest darkdesse come vpon you: For he that walketh in darkenesse, knoweth not whither he goeth.
While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.
While ye haue light, beleeue in the light, that ye may bee the children of light. These things spake Iesus, and departed, and did hide himselfe from them.
¶ But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:
¶ But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they beleeued not on him:
PASSAGE SELECTION
Build from either side
Add or remove verses within this chapter. The study tools update with the selected passage.
SCRIPTURE WITH SCRIPTURE
Cross References
All 67 ranked passages are available for comparison.
From verse 33
- John 18:32Rank 1 from verse 33
- John 21:19Rank 2 from verse 33
From verse 34
- Ezekiel 37:24–25Rank 1 from verse 34
24And David my servant shall be king over them; and they all shall have one shepherd: they shall also walk in my judgments, and observe my statutes, and do them.
25And they shall dwell in the land that I have given unto Jacob my servant, wherein your fathers have dwelt; and they shall dwell therein, even they, and their children, and their children’s children for ever: and my servant David shall be their prince for ever.
24*And Dauid my seruant shall be King ouer them, and they all shall haue one shepheard: they shall also walke in my iudgements, and obserue my statutes, and doe them.
25And they shall dwell in the land that I haue giuen vnto Iacob my seruant, wherin your fathers haue dwelt, and they shall dwell therein, euen they and their children, and their childrens children for euer, and my seruant Dauid shalbe their prince for euer.
- Isaiah 9:7Rank 2 from verse 34
7Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.
7**Of the increase of his gouernment and peace there shall be no end, vpon the throne of Dauid & vpon his kingdome, to order it, and to stablish it with iudgement and with iustice, from henceforth euen for euer: the zeale of the LORD of hostes will performe this.
- Daniel 7:14Rank 3 from verse 34
14And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.
14*And there was giuen him dominion and glory, and a kingdome, that all people, nations, and languages should serue him: his dominion is an euerlasting dominion, which shall not passe away; and his kingdome that, which shall not be destroyed.
- Psalms 110:4Rank 4 from verse 34
- Daniel 2:44Rank 5 from verse 34
44And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.
44†*†And in the daies of these Kings shall the God of heauen set vp a kingdome, which shall neuer be destroyed: and the Kingdome shall not be left to other people, but it shall breake in pieces, and consume all these kingdomes, and it shall stand for euer.
- Daniel 7:27Rank 6 from verse 34
27And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him.
27*‖And the kingdome and dominion, and the greatnesse of the kingdome vnder the whole heauen, shall be giuen to the people of the Saints of the most high, whose kingdome is an euerlasting kingdome, and all dominions shall serue and obey him.
- 2 Samuel 7:13Rank 7 from verse 34
- John 3:14–16Rank 8 from verse 34
14¶ And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:
15That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
16¶ For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
14¶ *And as Moses lifted vp the serpent in the wildernesse: euen so must the Sonne of man be lifted vp:
15That whosoeuer beleeueth in him, should not perish, but haue eternall life.
16¶ *For God so loued y e world, that he gaue his only begotten Sonne: that whosoeuer beleeueth in him, should not perish, but haue euerlasting life.
- Psalms 89:36–37Rank 9 from verse 34
36His seed shall endure for ever, and his throne as the sun before me.
37It shall be established for ever as the moon, and as a faithful witness in heaven. Selah.
36*His seede shall endure for euer; and his throne as the sunne before me.
37It shalbe established for euer as the Moone: and as a faithfull witnesse in heauen. Selah.
- John 5:25–27Rank 10 from verse 34
25Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live.
26For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself;
27And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man.
25Uerily, verily I say vnto you, The houre is comming, & now is, when the dead shall heare the voice of the Sonne of God: and they that heare, shall liue.
26For as the Father hath life in himselfe: so hath he giuen to the Sonne to haue life in himselfe:
27And hath giuen him authority to execute iudgement also, because he is the Sonne of man.
- Matthew 22:42–45Rank 11 from verse 34
42Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The Son of David.
43He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying,
44The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool?
45If David then call him Lord, how is he his son?
42Saying, What thinke yee of Christ? whose sonne is hee? They say vnto him, The sonne of Dauid.
43He saith vnto them, How then doth Dauid in spirit call him Lord, saying,
44The Lord said vnto my Lord, *Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstoole?
45If Dauid then call him Lord, how is he his sonne?
7And I will make her that halted a remnant, and her that was cast far off a strong nation: and the Lord shall reign over them in mount Zion from henceforth, even for ever.
7**And I will make her that halted, a remnant; and her that was cast farre off, a strong nation; and the LORD shall reigne ouer them, in Mount Zion from hencefoorth, euen for euer.
- Psalms 72:17–19Rank 13 from verse 34
17His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed.
18Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.
19And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.
17††His name shall endure for euer: his name shalbe continued as long as the sunne: and men shalbe blessed in him; all nations shall call him blessed.
18Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doth wonderous things.
19And blessed be his glorious name for euer, and let the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen, and Amen.
- Psalms 72:7Rank 14 from verse 34
- Romans 5:18Rank 15 from verse 34
18Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.
18Therfore as ‖by the offence of one, iudgment came vpon all men to condemnation: euen so by the ‖righteousnes of one, the free gift came vpon all men vnto iustification of life.
- Isaiah 53:8Rank 16 from verse 34
8He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall declare his generation? for he was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgression of my people was he stricken.
8‖†He was taken from prison, and from iudgement: and who shall declare his generation? for he was cut off out of the land of the liuing, for the transgression of my people was he stricken.
- John 10:34Rank 17 from verse 34
- John 12:32Rank 18 from verse 34
- John 15:25Rank 19 from verse 34
- John 8:53–58Rank 20 from verse 34
53Art thou greater than our father Abraham, which is dead? and the prophets are dead: whom makest thou thyself?
54Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God:
55Yet ye have not known him; but I know him: and if I should say, I know him not, I shall be a liar like unto you: but I know him, and keep his saying.
56Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad.
57Then said the Jews unto him, Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast thou seen Abraham?
58Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.
53Art thou greater then our father Abraham, which is dead? and the Prophets are dead: whom makest thou thy selfe?
54Iesus answered, If I honour myselfe, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me, of whom ye say, that he is your God:
55Yet ye haue not knowen him, but I know him: and if I should say, I know him not, I shalbe a lyar like vnto you: but I know him, and keepe his saying.
56Your father Abraham reioyced to see my day: and he saw it, & was glad.
57Then said the Iewes vnto him, Thou art not yet fiftie yeeres olde, and hast thou seene Abraham?
58Iesus said vnto them, Uerely, verely I say vnto you, Before Abraham was, I am.
- Romans 3:19Rank 21 from verse 34
19Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.
19Now we know that what things soeuer the Law saith, it saith to them who are vnder the Law: that euery mouth may bee stopped, and all the world may become ‖guilty before God.
- Matthew 16:13Rank 22 from verse 34
- Matthew 21:10Rank 23 from verse 34
- Matthew 8:20Rank 24 from verse 34
From verse 35
- John 12:46Rank 1 from verse 35
- John 16:16Rank 2 from verse 35
- 1 John 1:6–7Rank 3 from verse 35
6If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:
7But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
6If we say that we haue felowship with him, and walke in darkenesse, we lie, and doe not the trueth.
7But if wee walke in the light, as he is in the light, wee haue fellowship one with another, and the blood of Iesus Christ his Sonne clenseth vs from all sinne.
- Ephesians 5:8Rank 4 from verse 35
12¶ Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
12¶ Then spake Iesus againe vnto them, saying, *I am the light of the world: he that followeth mee, shall not walke in darkenesse, but shall haue the light of life.
- John 11:10Rank 6 from verse 35
- Jeremiah 13:16–17Rank 7 from verse 35
16Give glory to the Lord your God, before he cause darkness, and before your feet stumble upon the dark mountains, and, while ye look for light, he turn it into the shadow of death, and make it gross darkness.
17But if ye will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret places for your pride; and mine eye shall weep sore, and run down with tears, because the Lord’s flock is carried away captive.
16*Giue glory to the LORD your God before he cause darknesse, and before your feet stumble vpon the darke mountaines, and while yee looke for light, he turne it into the shadowe of death, and make it grosse darkenesse.
17*But if ye will not heare it, my soule shall weepe in secret places for your pride, and mine eye shall weepe sore, and run downe with teares, because the LORDs flocke is caried away captiue.
- John 12:36Rank 8 from verse 35
36While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.
36While ye haue light, beleeue in the light, that ye may bee the children of light. These things spake Iesus, and departed, and did hide himselfe from them.
- John 9:4–5Rank 9 from verse 35
4I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.
5As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.
4I must worke the workes of him that sent me, while it is day: the night commeth when no man can worke.
5As long as I am in the world, *I am the light of the world.
- Isaiah 2:5Rank 10 from verse 35
- 1 Thessalonians 5:5–8Rank 12 from verse 35
5Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.
6Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.
7For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night.
8But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.
5Yee are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkenesse.
6Therefore let vs not sleepe, as doe others: but let vs watch and be sober.
7For they that sleepe, sleepe in the night, and they that bee drunken, are drunken in the night.
8But let vs who are of the day, bee sober, putting on the brestplate of faith and loue, and for an helmet, the hope of saluation.
- John 1:5–9Rank 13 from verse 35
5And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
6¶ There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.
7The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.
8He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.
9That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.
5And the light shineth in darknesse, and the darknesse comprehended it not.
6¶ *There was a man sent from God, whose name was Iohn.
7The same came for a witnesse, to beare witnesse of the light, that all men through him might beleeue.
8Hee was not that light, but was sent to beare witnesse of that light.
9 That was the true light, which lighteth euery man that commeth into the world.
- John 12:39–40Rank 14 from verse 35
39Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again,
40He 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.
39Therefore they could not beleeue, because that Esaias said againe,
40*He hath blinded their eyes, and hardned their heart, that they should not see with their eyes, nor vnderstand with their heart, and be conuerted, and I should heale them.
- 1 John 2:8–11Rank 15 from verse 35
8Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth.
9He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.
10He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him.
11But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes.
8Againe, a new commandement I write vnto you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkenesse is past, and the true light now shineth.
9He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkenesse euen vntill now.
10Hee that loueth his brother, abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of †stumbling in him.
11But he that hateth his brother, is in darknesse, and walketh in darknesse, and knoweth not whither hee goeth, because that darknesse hath blinded his eyes.
- Isaiah 42:6–7Rank 16 from verse 35
6I the Lord have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles;
7To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house.
6*I the LORD haue called thee in righteousnes, and wil hold thine hand, and will keepe thee, and giue thee for a couenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles:
7**To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkenesse out of the prison house.
- 2 Corinthians 3:14Rank 17 from verse 35
14But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ.
14But their mindes were blinded: for vntill this day remaineth the same vaile vntaken away, in the reading of the old testament: which vaile is done away in Christ.
- Ephesians 5:14–15Rank 18 from verse 35
14Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.
15See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
14Wherfore hee saith: *Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall giue thee light.
15*See then that yee walke circumspectly, not as fooles, but as wise,
- Psalms 69:22–28Rank 19 from verse 35
22Let their table become a snare before them: and that which should have been for their welfare, let it become a trap.
23Let their eyes be darkened, that they see not; and make their loins continually to shake.
24Pour out thine indignation upon them, and let thy wrathful anger take hold of them.
25Let their habitation be desolate; and let none dwell in their tents.
26For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; and they talk to the grief of those whom thou hast wounded.
27Add iniquity unto their iniquity: and let them not come into thy righteousness.
28Let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written with the righteous.
22*Let their table become a snare before them: and that which should haue bene for their welfare, let it become a trap.
23Let their eyes be darkened that they see not; and make their loines continually to shake.
24Powre out thine indignation vpon them, and let thy wrathfull anger take hold of them.
25Let their †habitation be desolate, and †let none dwell in their tents.
26For they persecute him whō thou hast smitten, and they talke to the griefe of †those whom thou hast wounded.
27Adde ‖iniquitie vnto their iniquitie: and let them not come into thy righteousnesse.
28Let them bee blotted out of the booke of the liuing, and not be written with the righteous.
- Romans 11:7–10Rank 20 from verse 35
7What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded
8(According as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear;) unto this day.
9And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumblingblock, and a recompence unto them:
10Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see, and bow down their back alway.
7What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for, but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were ‖blinded,
8According as it is written, *God hath giuen them the spirit of ‖slumber: *eyes that they should not see, and eares that they should not heare vnto this day.
9And Dauid sayth, *Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumbling blocke, and a recompense vnto them.
10*Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see, and bow downe their backe alway.
- Romans 13:12–14Rank 21 from verse 35
12The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.
13Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.
14But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.
12The night is farre spent, the day is at hand: let vs therefore cast off the workes of darkenesse, and let vs put on the armour of light.
13Let vs walke ‖honestly as in the day, not in rioting and drunkennesse, not in chambring and wantonnes, not in strife and enuying.
14But put yee on the Lord Iesus Christ, and make not prouision for the flesh, to fulfill the lusts thereof.
- Proverbs 4:19Rank 22 from verse 35
- Hebrews 3:7–8Rank 23 from verse 35
7Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice,
8Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness:
7Wherfore as the holy Ghost saith, *To day if ye will heare his voyce,
8Harden not your hearts, as in the prouocation, in the day of temptation in the wildernesse:
From verse 36
- Ephesians 5:8Rank 1 from verse 36
- 1 Thessalonians 5:5Rank 2 from verse 36
- Acts 13:47–48Rank 4 from verse 36
47For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth.
48And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.
47For so hath the Lord cōmanded vs, saying, *I haue set thee to bee a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for saluation vnto the ends of the earth.
48And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordeined to eternall life, beleeued.
- Isaiah 60:1Rank 5 from verse 36
8And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.
8And the lord commended the vniust Steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser then the children of light.
- 1 John 2:9–11Rank 8 from verse 36
9He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.
10He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him.
11But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes.
9He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkenesse euen vntill now.
10Hee that loueth his brother, abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of †stumbling in him.
11But he that hateth his brother, is in darknesse, and walketh in darknesse, and knoweth not whither hee goeth, because that darknesse hath blinded his eyes.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:8Rank 9 from verse 36
- John 10:39–40Rank 10 from verse 36
39Therefore they sought again to take him: but he escaped out of their hand,
40And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode.
39Therefore they sought againe to take him: but hee escaped out of their hand,
40And went away againe beyond Iordane, into the place where Iohn at first baptized: and there he abode.
- John 11:54Rank 11 from verse 36
54Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.
54Iesus therefore walked no more openly among the Iewes: but went thence vnto a countrey neere to the wildernesse, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.
- Matthew 21:17Rank 13 from verse 36
From verse 37
- Luke 16:31Rank 1 from verse 37
- John 15:24Rank 3 from verse 37
- John 11:42Rank 4 from verse 37
- Matthew 11:20Rank 5 from verse 37
WORDS IN THIS PASSAGE
Definitions
Open a word for its full definition and concordance.
DEFINED WORDS
John 12:33
Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
COMBINED MEANING
signifying
Present-participial or verbal-noun form of signify (to make known, declare, indicate, or express by words or signs).
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
A verb expressing duty, propriety, expectation, intention, purpose, condition, appointed outcome, or a future event viewed from another time or statement.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
DEFINED WORDS
John 12:34
Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of answer, meaning to reply, respond, or give account.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Perceived by the ear. Sense 2: Received or learned by report. Sense 3: Listened to, regarded, or heeded. Sense 4: Favourably attended to.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Sense 1: An authoritative rule, command, ordinance, instruction, standard, or body of requirements. Sense 2: The writings containing such instruction. Sense 3: A governing principle, power, regular order, or civil rule. Sense 4: In family compounds, relationship by marriage.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references
The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
1. Without end; for all time. 2. Continually or permanently throughout the duration in view.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
At any time; always or continually; throughout all time or for ever.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Second-person singular present form of say. To speak, declare, tell, or express.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
A title of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and the Son of man.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
DEFINED WORDS
John 12:35
Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
1. Up to or at the present or stated time; still. 2. At some future time. 3. Nevertheless; however. 4. In addition; further.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Sense 1: Brightness or illumination. Sense 2: A source or opening that gives light. Sense 3: Figuratively, truth, knowledge, revelation, life, or favour contrasted with darkness. Sense 4: To illuminate or kindle. Sense 5: To alight or come upon. Sense 6: Slight, easy, swift, or not heavy.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references
The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
For fear that, to prevent the possibility that, or so that an undesired or warned-of result may not occur.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Absence of light. Sense 2: Obscurity, ignorance, distress, or moral evil by figure.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
1. Marks the person, place, thing, or basis to which something is related: on or onto; above or over; toward or against as the target of action, speech, thought, attention, or force; resting on, assigned to, or affecting as a state, gift, burden, duty, guilt, or judgment; supported by or based on; or one placed, added, or repeated on or after another. 2. With a stated time or occasion, or a preceding event, at that time or point, or at or after that event: on, at, when, then, or following it.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
To what or which place, destination, direction, state, or end.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
DEFINED WORDS
John 12:36
The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Sense 1: Brightness or illumination. Sense 2: A source or opening that gives light. Sense 3: Figuratively, truth, knowledge, revelation, life, or favour contrasted with darkness. Sense 4: To illuminate or kindle. Sense 5: To alight or come upon. Sense 6: Slight, easy, swift, or not heavy.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references
Sense 1: To accept as true on testimony or evidence; to be persuaded. Sense 2: To trust or place confidence in.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
The past tense of speak: uttered or expressed words, addressed someone, or communicated a matter in words.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
1. Left, went away, or moved from a place or person. 2. Ceased to remain, was removed, disappeared, or passed away. 3. Turned or separated from a way, practice, allegiance, or relationship. 4. Left earthly life or this world.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Sense 1: To conceal, keep from sight or knowledge, or lie concealed. Sense 2: As a noun, an animal skin.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
DEFINED WORDS
John 12:37
Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Extraordinary works or signs manifesting power beyond ordinary human ability.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
1. Up to or at the present or stated time; still. 2. At some future time. 3. Nevertheless; however. 4. In addition; further.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of believe. Sense 1: To accept as true on testimony or evidence; to be persuaded. Sense 2: To trust or place confidence in.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
FOLLOW THE THEME
Related Concepts
Choose a connected KJV word or phrase to find where it appears in scripture.
READ THE PASSAGE
View in context
Suggested context · John 12:23–41
The selected passage is highlighted. Context is a study aid.
12:23¶ And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.
12:23¶ And Iesus answered them, saying, The houre is come, that the Sonne of man should be glorified.
12:24Verily, 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.
12:24Uerely, verely, I say vnto you, Except a corne of wheat fall into the ground, and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.
12:25He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
12:25*He that loueth his life, shall lose it: and hee that hateth his life in this world, shall keepe it vnto life eternall.
12:26If 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.
12:26If any man serue me, let him follow me, and where I am, there shall also my seruant be: If any man serue me, him will my father honour.
12:27Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour.
12:27Now is my soule troubled, and what shall I say? Father, saue me from this houre, but for this cause came I vnto this houre.
12:28Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.
12:28Father, glorifie thy Name. Then came there a voice from heauen, saying, I haue both glorified it, and wil glorifie it againe.
12:29The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him.
12:29The people therefore that stood by, and heard it, said, that it thundered: others said, An Angel spake to him.
12:30Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.
12:30Iesus answered, and said, This voice came not because of mee, but for your sakes.
12:31Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.
12:31Now is the iudgement of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.
12:32And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.
12:32And I, if I be lifted vp from the earth, will draw all men vnto me.
12:33This he said, signifying what death he should die.
12:33(This hee said, signifying what death he should die)
Selected passage12:34The 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?
12:34The people answered him, *We haue heard out of the Law, that Christ abideth for euer: and how sayest thou, The Sonne of man must bee lift vp? Who is this Sonne of man?
Selected passage12:35Then 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.
12:35Then Iesus said vnto them, Yet a little while is the light with you: walke while ye haue the light, lest darkdesse come vpon you: For he that walketh in darkenesse, knoweth not whither he goeth.
Selected passage12:36While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.
12:36While ye haue light, beleeue in the light, that ye may bee the children of light. These things spake Iesus, and departed, and did hide himselfe from them.
Selected passage12:37¶ But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:
12:37¶ But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they beleeued not on him:
Selected passage12:38That 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?
12:38That the saying of Esaias the Prophet might be fulfilled, which hee spake, *Lord, who hath beleeued our report? and to whom hath the arme of the Lord beene reuealed?
12:39Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again,
12:39Therefore they could not beleeue, because that Esaias said againe,
12:40He 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.
12:40*He hath blinded their eyes, and hardned their heart, that they should not see with their eyes, nor vnderstand with their heart, and be conuerted, and I should heale them.
12:41These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.
12:41These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.