John 12:16 cpdv — At first, his disciples did not realize these things. But when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these thi…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"At first, his disciples did not realize these things. But when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things were written about him, and that these things happened to him. "

— John 12:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 12 — Context

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took branches of palm trees, and they went ahead to meet him. And they were crying out: “Hosanna! Blessed is he who arrives in the name of the Lord, the king of Israel!”

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And Jesus found a small donkey, and he sat upon it, just as it is written:

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“Do not be afraid, daughter of Zion. Behold, your king arrives, sitting on the colt of a donkey.”

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At first, his disciples did not realize these things. But when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things were written about him, and that these things happened to him.

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And so the crowd that had been with him, when he called Lazarus from the tomb and raised him from the dead, offered testimony.

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Because of this, too, the crowd went out to meet him. For they heard that he had accomplished this sign.

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Therefore, the Pharisees said among themselves: “Do you see that we are accomplishing nothing? Behold, the entire world has gone after him.”

John 12:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 12:16 say?
John 12:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “At first, his disciples did not realize these things. But when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things were written about him, and that these things happened to him. ”
Where is John 12:16 in the Bible?
John 12:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 12, verse 16.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 12:16.
What translation should I read John 12:16 in?
John 12:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 12:16?
John 12:16 reads (CPDV): “At first, his disciples did not realize these things. But when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things were written about him, and that these things happened to him. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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