I like how matthew henrys commentary identifies john 12. Now is the judgment of this world that is, in a very short time will be the judgment either of the jewish world, when that shall be reproved, convinced, and condemned for their sin of rejecting christ, and crucifying him, by the spirit, in the ministration of the gospel. There is here, following on the coming of the greeks, which he reads as a sign, and upon the voice from heaven, which was a sign for the multitude, the thought of the messianic kingdom, of which the first members were then present, and which was to comprehend all men. The remark made by the evangelist respecting the disciples john 12. The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already prompted judas, the son of simon iscariot, to betray jesus. John new international version niv jesus washes his disciples feet.
The first epistle of john, often referred to as first john and written 1 john or i john, is the first of the johannine epistles of the new testament, and the fourth of the catholic epistles. Other books of scripture, including moroni 10 and doctrine and covenants 46. John chapter 10 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. Truly, truly, i say to you, he who does not enter by the door into the fold of the sheep, but climbs up some other way, he is a thief and a robber. The gospel of john verse by verse ministry international. John 12 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. The holy ghost reveals that jesus is the christspiritual gifts are present among the saintsapostles, prophets, and miracles are found in the true. Read john chapter 12 in this free douay rheims version of the catholic bible. Then six days before the passover, jesus came to bethany, where lazarus was, who had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. This was the hour for which he had come into the world, the hour of the cross. This verse paints a picture of christs triumphant victory over satan and death, and the. The cross of christ did indeed break the head of the serpent. At first his disciples did not understand all this. This chapter is only about halfway through john s text, but he has already offered all those items, but for two i am remarks john 14.
As was normal, there were great numbers of people gathered in jerusalem to celebrate the passover and many were wondering, as they had before, if jesus would attend the feast. John chapter 12 kjv king james version i was amazing how jesus helped his disciples to truly believe in who he was and what his purpose was for everyone to have faith and believe on him, the word of god and why jesus was sent to save the world. John 12 six days before the passover celebration began, jesus arrived in bethany, the home of lazarusthe man he had raised from the dead. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. Martha waited on them and lazarus was among those at table. Upgrade your digital bible study experience with bible gateway plus. The gospel of christ crucified shall be the grand agent, in the hand of the most.
At the dedication of the rebuilt walls, nehemiah appointed two great companies of them that gave thanks 12. Introduction to the gospel of john study resources. The fact that they do not speaks to the powers of vanity and fear see verses 42 and 43. Here we see the events of jesus ministry, indeed all the events of his incarnation, drawing to their. Only after jesus was glorified did they realize that these things had been written about him and that these things. In 1 corinthians 1214 paul taught that there are divers spiritual gifts that can be granted to. Next chapter of john the book of john, chapter 12 we hope that you find the content of the book of john, chapter 12 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. John 12, new international version niv the bible app. Jesus washes his disciples feet it was just before the passover festival. This summary of the book of 1 john provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 1 john. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. Then, six days before the passover, jesus came to bethany, where lazarus was who had been dead, whom he had raised from the dead. It is quite in harmony with the hebrew tone of this gospel to do so, and it can hardly be that st.
Now before the feast of the passover, when jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end. John 12 niv jesus anointed at bethany six days bible. The most popular bible verses from john 12 found 50 verses john 12. It relates how mary magdalene went to the tomb of jesus and found it empty. Fear, conformity, and vanity in john chapter 12 with many profound christological miracles already documented in the gospel of john, one might reason that the peoples of the area would have come to embrace christ and his message. For a list of the seven great signs, see the heading of chapter. They understood not at first why christ did this, and how the scripture was fulfilled but when jesus was glorified, and thereupon the spirit poured out, then they remembered that these things were written of him in the old testament, and that they and others had, in. John 12 niv jesus anointed at bethany six days bible gateway. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. John 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was. John 12 is the twelfth chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. Munzi knowing god an extraterrestrial message chuck missler.
Free, online access to study passages and verses contained the book of john, chapter 14 and its verses for catholic bible study, sunday school lessons and biblical studies. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the father. John 12, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Martha servedthis, with what is afterwards said of marys way of honoring her lord, is so true to the character in which those two women appear in luke 10. Jesus can rightly be called a god because of the way the term god is. You see the judgment of the world and its system under satan will be defeated on the cross. Chapters 17 will contain only private instruction given. Discover the most popular bible verses from john 12. In the book of signs we saw where there would often be a discourse followed by a miracle, or a miracle followed by a discourse. Martha served, while lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. Here, in chapter 12, we find the last of jesus public teachings prior to the crucifixion.
The gospel according to john chapter 12 part i bethany and jerusalem the last week previous gospel of john study next the scepter shall not pass from judah, nor the rulers staff from between his feet, until tribute be brought him until shiloh he who is sent come and the peoples render him obedience. Verses 46 and if the household be too little for a lamb, then shall he and his neighbor next unto his house take one according to the number of the souls. Then jesus six days before the passover came to bethany, where lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. Again jesus spoke to them, saying, i am the light of the world.
The main point of his discussion is his impending deaththis hour and this purpose for which he has come john 12. His resurrection proved satans death dominion on earth was destroyed. The dinner takes place after jesus entry into jerusalem. Although the cross might have appeared to signal satans victory over god, in reality, it marked satans defeat. John 12 six days before the passover, jesus came to bethany, where lazarus lived, whom jesus had raised from the dead. John 12 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. The gospels of matthew and mark appear to record the same event. When jesus spoke again to the people, he said, i am the light of the world. Christ is the word of godhe created all things and was made flesh john baptizes jesus and testifies that he is the lamb of god john, andrew, simon, philip, and nathanael believe in christ and follow him. Few books of the bible command as much respect and generate so much adoration as does the gospel of john. I doubt if anyone here has not been asked this question at one time or another.
These words come as jesus is speaking to a group in jerusalem john 12. As it is the response of men to the light which has come into the world that provokes judgment, so the actions of men in crucifying him who was that light constitute the judgment of this world. First published online in 1996 at the restoration movement pages. The gospel according to john chapter 12 part ii the last week previous gospel of john study next yahwehs instructions to his prophet isaiah in the 8 th century bc that his preaching will be met by incomprehension by an audience affected by the sin lodged in their unrepentant hearts. These were apparently antiphonal choirs group alternating with group, echoing each others lines in the psalms they sang and recited. The reference to the opening words of the old testament is obvious, and is the more striking when we remember that a jew would constantly speak of and quote from the book of genesis as ber.
And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of judas iscariot, simons son, to betray him. First, lets get these verses in front of us in living color. The author of the first epistle is termed john the evangelist, who most scholars believe is not the same as john the apostle. A contrast is evidently intended between the first words of this verse and the last words of john 1. Martha served, but lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with him. In effect, these are the last public words spoken by jesus in the gospel of john. There is only one way to god, and the way is jesus christ. Jesus death was the death that caused the death of death. There are 28 words in the last chapter that are not found elsewhere in the gospel, but most of these are caused by the subjectmatter in the first 14 verses. The first portion of john s gospel was the book of signs and that was chapters one through twelve. John 20 is the twentieth chapter of the gospel of john in the bible. Of the four books in the bible dedicated to chronicling jesus life and death, john s account is unique in content, form and purpose. There is no scholarly consensus as to the authorship of the johannine works.
Genesis exodus leviticus numbers deuteronomy joshua judges ruth 1 samuel 2 samuel 1 kings 2 kings 1 chronicles. John 12 new international version niv jesus anointed at bethany. But she did not leave off serving, as some, who when found fault with for going too far in one way, peevishly run too far another way. And the long awaited reign of king jesus had arrived matt 3. Chapter 12 page 732 the book of john modern english.
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