John 12:27 asv — Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour. But for this cause came I unto this hour…

American Standard Version

"Now 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 12:27, American Standard Version

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John 12 — Context

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Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a grain of wheat fall into the earth and die, it abideth by itself alone; but if it die, it beareth much fruit.

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He that loveth his life loseth it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto 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 the 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 unto this hour.

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Father, glorify thy name. There came therefore a voice out of heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.

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The multitude therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it had thundered: others said, An angel hath spoken to him.

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Jesus answered and said, This voice hath not come for my sake, but for your sakes.

John 12:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 12:27 say?
John 12:27 in the American Standard Version reads: “Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour. But for this cause came I unto this hour. ”
Where is John 12:27 in the Bible?
John 12:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 12, verse 27.
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 12:27.
What translation should I read John 12:27 in?
John 12:27 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 12:27?
John 12:27 reads (ASV): “Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour. But for this cause came I unto this hour. ” 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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