John 12:28 net — Father, glorify your name.” Then a voice came from heaven,“I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.”

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"Father, glorify your name.” Then a voice came from heaven,“I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.”"

— John 12:28, NET Bible

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John 12 — Context

25

The one who loves his life destroys it, and the one who hates his life in this world guards it for eternal life.

26

If anyone wants to serve me, he must follow me, and where I am, my servant will be too. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.

27

“Now my soul is greatly distressed. And what should I say?‘Father, deliver me from this hour’? No, but for this very reason I have come to this hour.

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Father, glorify your name.” Then a voice came from heaven,“I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.”

29

The crowd that stood there and heard the voice said that it had thundered. Others said that an angel had spoken to him.

30

Jesus said,“This voice has not come for my benefit but for yours.

31

Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be driven out.

John 12:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does John 12:28 say?
John 12:28 in the NET Bible reads: “Father, glorify your name.” Then a voice came from heaven,“I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.””
Where is John 12:28 in the Bible?
John 12:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 12, verse 28.
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 12:28.
What translation should I read John 12:28 in?
John 12:28 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 12:28?
John 12:28 reads (NET): “Father, glorify your name.” Then a voice came from heaven,“I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.”” 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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