John 12:44 kjva — Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me."

— John 12:44, King James Version with Apocrypha

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John 12 — Context

41

These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.

42

Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:

43

For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

44

Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me.

45

And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me.

46

I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.

47

And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.

John 12:44 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 12:44 say?
John 12:44 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that 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 (KJVA): “Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that 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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