John 12:44 bbe — Then Jesus said with a loud voice, He who has faith in me, has faith not in me, but in him who sent me.

Bible in Basic English

"Then Jesus said with a loud voice, He who has faith in me, has faith not in me, but in him who sent me."

— John 12:44, Bible in Basic English

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John 12 — Context

41

(Isaiah said these words because he saw his glory. His words were about him.)

42

However, a number even of the rulers had belief in him, but because of the Pharisees they did not say so openly for fear that they might be shut out from the Synagogue:

43

For the praise of men was dearer to them than the approval of God.

44

Then Jesus said with a loud voice, He who has faith in me, has faith not in me, but in him who sent me.

45

And he who sees me, sees him who sent me.

46

I have come as a light into the world, so that no one who has faith in me will go on living in the dark.

47

And if any man gives ear to my words and does not keep them, I am not his judge: I did not come to be judge of the world but to give salvation to the world.

John 12:44 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 12:44 say?
John 12:44 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then Jesus said with a loud voice, He who has faith in me, has faith not in me, but in him who sent me.”
Where is John 12:44 in the Bible?
John 12:44 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 12, verse 44.
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 12:44.
What translation should I read John 12:44 in?
John 12:44 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 12:44?
John 12:44 reads (BBE): “Then Jesus said with a loud voice, He who has faith in me, has faith not in me, but in him who sent me.” 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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