12:1 Six days before the Passover ceremonies began, Jesus arrived in Bethany, the home of Lazarus--the man he had raised from the dead.
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 1 , Six days before the Passover ceremonies began, Jesus arrived in Bethany, the home of Lazarus--the man he had raised from the dead.
12:2 A dinner was prepared in Jesus' honor. Martha served, and Lazarus sat at the table with him.
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 2 , A dinner was prepared in Jesus' honor. Martha served, and Lazarus sat at the table with him.
12:3 Then Mary took a twelve-ounce jar of expensive perfume made from essence of nard, and she anointed Jesus' feet with it and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with fragrance.
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 3 , Then Mary took a twelve-ounce jar of expensive perfume made from essence of nard, and she anointed Jesus' feet with it and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with fragrance.
12:4 But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples--the one who would betray him--said,
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 4 , But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples--the one who would betray him--said,
12:5 'That perfume was worth a small fortune. It should have been sold and the money given to the poor.'
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 5 , 'That perfume was worth a small fortune. It should have been sold and the money given to the poor.'
12:6 Not that he cared for the poor--he was a thief who was in charge of the disciples' funds, and he often took some for his own use.
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 6 , Not that he cared for the poor--he was a thief who was in charge of the disciples' funds, and he often took some for his own use.
12:7 Jesus replied, 'Leave her alone. She did it in preparation for my burial.
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 7 , Jesus replied, 'Leave her alone. She did it in preparation for my burial.
12:8 You will always have the poor among you, but I will not be here with you much longer.'
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 8 , You will always have the poor among you, but I will not be here with you much longer.'
12:9 When all the people heard of Jesus' arrival, they flocked to see him and also to see Lazarus, the man Jesus had raised from the dead.
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 9 , When all the people heard of Jesus' arrival, they flocked to see him and also to see Lazarus, the man Jesus had raised from the dead.
12:10 Then the leading priests decided to kill Lazarus, too,
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 10 , Then the leading priests decided to kill Lazarus, too,
12:11 for it was because of him that many of the people had deserted them and believed in Jesus.
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 11 , for it was because of him that many of the people had deserted them and believed in Jesus.
12:12 The next day, the news that Jesus was on the way to Jerusalem swept through the city. A huge crowd of Passover visitors
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 12 , The next day, the news that Jesus was on the way to Jerusalem swept through the city. A huge crowd of Passover visitors
12:13 took palm branches and went down the road to meet him. They shouted, 'Praise God! Bless the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hail to the King of Israel!'
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 13 , took palm branches and went down the road to meet him. They shouted, 'Praise God! Bless the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hail to the King of Israel!'
12:14 Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, fulfilling the prophecy that said:
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 14 , Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, fulfilling the prophecy that said:
12:15 'Don't be afraid, people of Israel. Look, your King is coming, sitting on a donkey's colt.'
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 15 , 'Don't be afraid, people of Israel. Look, your King is coming, sitting on a donkey's colt.'
12:16 His disciples didn't realize at the time that this was a fulfillment of prophecy. But after Jesus entered into his glory, they remembered that these Scriptures had come true before their eyes.
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 16 , His disciples didn't realize at the time that this was a fulfillment of prophecy. But after Jesus entered into his glory, they remembered that these Scriptures had come true before their eyes.
12:17 Those in the crowd who had seen Jesus call Lazarus back to life were telling others all about it.
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 17 , Those in the crowd who had seen Jesus call Lazarus back to life were telling others all about it.
12:18 That was the main reason so many went out to meet him--because they had heard about this mighty miracle.
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 18 , That was the main reason so many went out to meet him--because they had heard about this mighty miracle.
12:19 Then the Pharisees said to each other, 'We've lost. Look, the whole world has gone after him!'
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 19 , Then the Pharisees said to each other, 'We've lost. Look, the whole world has gone after him!'
12:20 Some Greeks who had come to Jerusalem to attend the Passover
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 20 , Some Greeks who had come to Jerusalem to attend the Passover
12:21 paid a visit to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee. They said, 'Sir, we want to meet Jesus.'
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 21 , paid a visit to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee. They said, 'Sir, we want to meet Jesus.'
12:22 Philip told Andrew about it, and they went together to ask Jesus.
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 22 , Philip told Andrew about it, and they went together to ask Jesus.
12:23 Jesus replied, 'The time has come for the Son of Man to enter into his glory.
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 23 , Jesus replied, 'The time has come for the Son of Man to enter into his glory.
12:24 The truth is, a kernel of wheat must be planted in the soil. Unless it dies it will be alone--a single seed. But its death will produce many new kernels--a plentiful harvest of new lives.
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 24 , The truth is, a kernel of wheat must be planted in the soil. Unless it dies it will be alone--a single seed. But its death will produce many new kernels--a plentiful harvest of new lives.
12:25 Those who love their life in this world will lose it. Those who despise their life in this world will keep it for eternal life.
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 25 , Those who love their life in this world will lose it. Those who despise their life in this world will keep it for eternal life.
12:26 All those who want to be my disciples must come and follow me, because my servants must be where I am. And if they follow me, the Father will honor them.
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 26 , All those who want to be my disciples must come and follow me, because my servants must be where I am. And if they follow me, the Father will honor them.
12:27 Now my soul is deeply troubled. Should I pray, `Father, save me from what lies ahead'? But that is the very reason why I came!
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 27 , Now my soul is deeply troubled. Should I pray, `Father, save me from what lies ahead'? But that is the very reason why I came!
12:28 Father, bring glory to your name.' Then a voice spoke from heaven, saying, 'I have already brought it glory, and I will do it again.'
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 28 , Father, bring glory to your name.' Then a voice spoke from heaven, saying, 'I have already brought it glory, and I will do it again.'
12:29 When the crowd heard the voice, some thought it was thunder, while others declared an angel had spoken to him.
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 29 , When the crowd heard the voice, some thought it was thunder, while others declared an angel had spoken to him.
12:30 Then Jesus told them, 'The voice was for your benefit, not mine.
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 30 , Then Jesus told them, 'The voice was for your benefit, not mine.
12:31 The time of judgment for the world has come, when the prince of this world will be cast out.
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 31 , The time of judgment for the world has come, when the prince of this world will be cast out.
12:32 And when I am lifted up on the cross, I will draw everyone to myself.'
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 32 , And when I am lifted up on the cross, I will draw everyone to myself.'
12:33 He said this to indicate how he was going to die.
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 33 , He said this to indicate how he was going to die.
12:34 'Die?' asked the crowd. 'We understood from Scripture that the Messiah would live forever. Why are you saying the Son of Man will die? Who is this Son of Man you are talking about?'
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 34 , 'Die?' asked the crowd. 'We understood from Scripture that the Messiah would live forever. Why are you saying the Son of Man will die? Who is this Son of Man you are talking about?'
12:35 Jesus replied, 'My light will shine out for you just a little while longer. Walk in it while you can, so you will not stumble when the darkness falls. If you walk in the darkness, you cannot see where you are going.
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 35 , Jesus replied, 'My light will shine out for you just a little while longer. Walk in it while you can, so you will not stumble when the darkness falls. If you walk in the darkness, you cannot see where you are going.
12:36 Believe in the light while there is still time; then you will become children of the light.' After saying these things, Jesus went away and was hidden from them.
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 36 , Believe in the light while there is still time; then you will become children of the light.' After saying these things, Jesus went away and was hidden from them.
12:37 But despite all the miraculous signs he had done, most of the people did not believe in him.
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 37 , But despite all the miraculous signs he had done, most of the people did not believe in him.
12:38 This is exactly what Isaiah the prophet had predicted: 'Lord, who has believed our message? To whom will the Lord reveal his saving power?'
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 38 , This is exactly what Isaiah the prophet had predicted: 'Lord, who has believed our message? To whom will the Lord reveal his saving power?'
12:39 But the people couldn't believe, for as Isaiah also said,
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 39 , But the people couldn't believe, for as Isaiah also said,
12:40 'The Lord has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts-- so their eyes cannot see, and their hearts cannot understand, and they cannot turn to me and let me heal them.'
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 40 , 'The Lord has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts-- so their eyes cannot see, and their hearts cannot understand, and they cannot turn to me and let me heal them.'
12:41 Isaiah was referring to Jesus when he made this prediction, because he was given a vision of the Messiah's glory.
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 41 , Isaiah was referring to Jesus when he made this prediction, because he was given a vision of the Messiah's glory.
12:42 Many people, including some of the Jewish leaders, believed in him. But they wouldn't admit it to anyone because of their fear that the Pharisees would expel them from the synagogue.
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 42 , Many people, including some of the Jewish leaders, believed in him. But they wouldn't admit it to anyone because of their fear that the Pharisees would expel them from the synagogue.
12:43 For they loved human praise more than the praise of God.
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 43 , For they loved human praise more than the praise of God.
12:44 Jesus shouted to the crowds, 'If you trust me, you are really trusting God who sent me.
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 44 , Jesus shouted to the crowds, 'If you trust me, you are really trusting God who sent me.
12:45 For when you see me, you are seeing the one who sent me.
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 45 , For when you see me, you are seeing the one who sent me.
12:46 I have come as a light to shine in this dark world, so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the darkness.
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 46 , I have come as a light to shine in this dark world, so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the darkness.
12:47 If anyone hears me and doesn't obey me, I am not his judge--for I have come to save the world and not to judge it.
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 47 , If anyone hears me and doesn't obey me, I am not his judge--for I have come to save the world and not to judge it.
12:48 But all who reject me and my message will be judged at the day of judgment by the truth I have spoken.
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 48 , But all who reject me and my message will be judged at the day of judgment by the truth I have spoken.
12:49 I don't speak on my own authority. The Father who sent me gave me his own instructions as to what I should say.
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 49 , I don't speak on my own authority. The Father who sent me gave me his own instructions as to what I should say.
12:50 And I know his instructions lead to eternal life; so I say whatever the Father tells me to say!'
The NLT Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 50 , And I know his instructions lead to eternal life; so I say whatever the Father tells me to say!'
