John 12:26 akjv — 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 m…

American King James Version

"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 honor. "

— John 12:26, American King James Version

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John 12 — Context

23

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

24

Truly, truly, I say to you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it stays alone: but if it die, it brings forth much fruit.

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He that loves his life shall lose it; and he that hates his life in this world shall keep it to life eternal.

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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 honor.

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

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

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

John 12:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does John 12:26 say?
John 12:26 in the American King James Version reads: “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 honor. ”
Where is John 12:26 in the Bible?
John 12:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 12, verse 26.
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 12:26.
What translation should I read John 12:26 in?
John 12:26 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 12:26?
John 12:26 reads (AKJV): “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 honor. ” 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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