John 12:30 kjva — Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes."

— John 12:30, King James Version with Apocrypha

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John 12 — Context

27

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.

28

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

29

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

30

Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.

31

Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.

32

And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.

33

This he said, signifying what death he should die.

John 12:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 12:30 say?
John 12:30 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.”
Where is John 12:30 in the Bible?
John 12:30 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 12, verse 30.
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 12:30.
What translation should I read John 12:30 in?
John 12:30 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 12:30?
John 12:30 reads (KJVA): “Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.” 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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