John 12:30

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

In response, Jesus said, “This voice was not for My benefit, but yours.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

Jesus said in answer, This voice came not for me but for you.

Free Bible Version

Jesus told them, “This voice spoke not for my sake, but for yours.

Geneva Bible 1599

Iesus answered, and said, This voyce came not because of me, but for your sakes.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

Yeshua [Salvation] answered, “This voice has not come for my sake, but for your sakes.

Plain English Version

Jesus said to them, “That voice came to help you, not to help me.”

Translation for Translators

Jesus replied to them, “The voice that you heard speaking was God’s voice, but it was not for my benefit. It was for your benefit!

Unlocked Literal Bible

Jesus answered and said, “This voice did not come for me, but for you.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

Jesus answered, “This voice hasn’t come for my sake, but for your sakes.

Young's Literal Translation

Jesus answered and said, 'Not because of me hath this voice come, but because of you;

Context

Jesus Predicts His Death

²⁹The crowd standing there heard it and said that it had thundered. Others said that an angel had spoken to Him.³⁰In response, Jesus said, “This voice was not for My benefit, but yours.³¹Now judgment is upon this world; now the prince of this world will be cast out.

Summary

In this verse, Jesus acknowledges that the voice from heaven was for the benefit of the people around Him, confirming His divine mission and the Father's approval of Him. This declaration serves as a sign of God's presence and affirmation of Jesus as the Son of God. It underscores the importance of Jesus' earthly ministry and the significance of His impending sacrifice on the cross. The voice from heaven not only validates Jesus' identity but also points to the fulfillment of God's plan of salvation through His Son. Overall, this verse highlights the divine authority and purpose behind Jesus' mission on earth.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes - Probably meaning those Greeks who had been brought to him by Philip and Andrew. The Jews had frequent opportunities of seeing his miracles, and of being convinced that he was the Messiah; but these Greeks, who were to be a first fruits of the Gentiles, had never any such opportunity. For their sakes, therefore, to confirm them in the faith, this miraculous voice appears to have come from heaven.