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Verse 1

KJV Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.

WEB Then, six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, who had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.

BSB Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, the hometown of Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead.

Verse 2

KJV There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him.

WEB So they made him a supper there. Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with him.

BSB So they hosted a dinner for Jesus there. Martha served, and Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with Him.

Verse 3

KJV Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.

WEB Therefore Mary took a pound of ointment of pure nard, very precious, and anointed Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the ointment.

BSB Then Mary took about a pint of expensive perfume, made of pure nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet and wiped them with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.

Verse 4

KJV Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, which should betray him,

WEB Then Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, one of his disciples, who would betray him, said,

BSB But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was going to betray Him, asked,

Verse 5

KJV Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?

WEB “Why wasn’t this ointment sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?”

BSB “Why wasn’t this perfume sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?”

Verse 6

KJV This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein.

WEB Now he said this, not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and having the money box, used to steal what was put into it.

BSB Judas did not say this because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief. As keeper of the money bag, he used to take from what was put into it.

Verse 7

KJV Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying hath she kept this.

WEB But Jesus said, “Leave her alone. She has kept this for the day of my burial.

BSB “Leave her alone,” Jesus replied. “She has kept this perfume in preparation for the day of My burial.

Verse 8

KJV For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always.

WEB For you always have the poor with you, but you don’t always have me.”

BSB The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have Me.”

Verse 9

KJV Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus’ sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead.

WEB A large crowd therefore of the Jews learned that he was there; and they came, not for Jesus’ sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead.

BSB Meanwhile a large crowd of Jews learned that Jesus was there. And they came not only because of Him, but also to see Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead.

Verse 10

KJV But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death;

WEB But the chief priests conspired to put Lazarus to death also,

BSB So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well,

Verse 11

KJV Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.

WEB because on account of him many of the Jews went away and believed in Jesus.

BSB for on account of him many of the Jews were deserting them and believing in Jesus.

Verse 12

KJV On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,

WEB On the next day a great multitude had come to the feast. When they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,

BSB The next day the great crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem.

Verse 13

KJV Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.

WEB they took the branches of the palm trees and went out to meet him, and cried out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, the King of Israel!”

BSB They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!”

Verse 14

KJV And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written,

WEB Jesus, having found a young donkey, sat on it. As it is written,

BSB Finding a young donkey, Jesus sat on it, as it is written:

Verse 15

KJV Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass’s colt.

WEB “Don’t be afraid, daughter of Zion. Behold, your King comes, sitting on a donkey’s colt.”

BSB “Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion. See, your King is coming, seated on the colt of a donkey.”

Verse 16

KJV These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him.

WEB His disciples didn’t understand these things at first, but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things were written about him, and that they had done these things to him.

BSB At first His disciples did not understand these things, but after Jesus was glorified they remembered what had been done to Him, and they realized that these very things had also been written about Him.

Verse 17

KJV The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record.

WEB The multitude therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead was testifying about it.

BSB Meanwhile, many people who had been with Jesus when He called Lazarus from the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to testify.

Verse 18

KJV For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle.

WEB For this cause also the multitude went and met him, because they heard that he had done this sign.

BSB That is also why the crowd went out to meet Him, because they heard that He had performed this sign.

Verse 19

KJV The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him.

WEB The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, “See how you accomplish nothing. Behold, the world has gone after him.”

BSB Then the Pharisees said to one another, “You can see that this is doing you no good. Look how the whole world has gone after Him!”

Verse 20

KJV And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast:

WEB Now there were certain Greeks among those who went up to worship at the feast.

BSB Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the feast.

Verse 21

KJV The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.

WEB Therefore, these came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying, “Sir, we want to see Jesus.”

BSB They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and requested of him, “Sir, we want to see Jesus.”

Verse 22

KJV Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus.

WEB Philip came and told Andrew, and in turn, Andrew came with Philip, and they told Jesus.

BSB Philip relayed this appeal to Andrew, and both of them went and told Jesus.

Verse 23

KJV And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.

WEB Jesus answered them, “The time has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.

BSB But Jesus replied, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.

Verse 24

KJV Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.

WEB Most certainly I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains by itself alone. But if it dies, it bears much fruit.

BSB Truly, truly, I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a seed. But if it dies, it bears much fruit.

Verse 25

KJV He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.

WEB He who loves his life will lose it. He who hates his life in this world will keep it to eternal life.

BSB Whoever loves his life will lose it, but whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.

Verse 26

KJV If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.

WEB If anyone serves me, let him follow me. Where I am, there my servant will also be. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.

BSB If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, My servant will be as well. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.

Verse 27

KJV Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour.

WEB “Now my soul is troubled. What shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this time’? But I came to this time for this cause.

BSB Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? No, it is for this purpose that I have come to this hour.

Verse 28

KJV Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.

WEB Father, glorify your name!” Then a voice came out of the sky, saying, “I have both glorified it and will glorify it again.”

BSB Father, glorify Your name!” Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.”

Verse 29

KJV The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him.

WEB Therefore the multitude who stood by and heard it said that it had thundered. Others said, “An angel has spoken to him.”

BSB The crowd standing there heard it and said that it had thundered. Others said that an angel had spoken to Him.

Verse 30

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

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

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

Verse 31

KJV Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.

WEB Now is the judgment of this world. Now the prince of this world will be cast out.

BSB Now judgment is upon this world; now the prince of this world will be cast out.

Verse 32

KJV And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.

WEB And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.”

BSB And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw everyone to Myself.”

Verse 33

KJV This he said, signifying what death he should die.

WEB But he said this, signifying by what kind of death he should die.

BSB He said this to indicate the kind of death He was going to die.

Verse 34

KJV The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?

WEB The multitude answered him, “We have heard out of the law that the Christ remains forever. How do you say, ‘The Son of Man must be lifted up’? Who is this Son of Man?”

BSB The crowd replied, “We have heard from the Law that the Christ will remain forever. So how can You say that the Son of Man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of Man?”

Verse 35

KJV Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.

WEB Jesus therefore said to them, “Yet a little while the light is with you. Walk while you have the light, that darkness doesn’t overtake you. He who walks in the darkness doesn’t know where he is going.

BSB Then Jesus told them, “For a little while longer, the Light will be among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going.

Verse 36

KJV While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.

WEB While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become children of light.” Jesus said these things, and he departed and hid himself from them.

BSB While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become sons of light.” After Jesus had spoken these things, He went away and was hidden from them.

Verse 37

KJV But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:

WEB But though he had done so many signs before them, yet they didn’t believe in him,

BSB Although Jesus had performed so many signs in their presence, they still did not believe in Him.

Verse 38

KJV That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?

WEB that the word of Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spoke: “Lord, who has believed our report? To whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?”

BSB This was to fulfill the word of Isaiah the prophet: “Lord, who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?”

Verse 39

KJV Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again,

WEB For this cause they couldn’t believe, for Isaiah said again:

BSB For this reason they were unable to believe. For again, Isaiah says:

Verse 40

KJV He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.

WEB “He has blinded their eyes and he hardened their heart, lest they should see with their eyes, and perceive with their heart, and would turn, and I would heal them.”

BSB “He has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts, so that they cannot see with their eyes, and understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.”

Verse 41

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

WEB Isaiah said these things when he saw his glory, and spoke of him.

BSB Isaiah said these things because he saw Jesus’ glory and spoke about Him.

Verse 42

KJV 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:

WEB Nevertheless, even many of the rulers believed in him, but because of the Pharisees they didn’t confess it, so that they wouldn’t be put out of the synagogue,

BSB Nevertheless, many of the leaders believed in Him. But because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, for fear that they would be put out of the synagogue.

Verse 43

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

WEB for they loved men’s praise more than God’s praise.

BSB For they loved praise from men more than praise from God.

Verse 44

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

WEB Jesus cried out and said, “Whoever believes in me, believes not in me, but in him who sent me.

BSB Then Jesus cried out, “Whoever believes in Me does not believe in Me alone, but in the One who sent Me.

Verse 45

KJV And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me.

WEB He who sees me sees him who sent me.

BSB And whoever sees Me sees the One who sent Me.

Verse 46

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

WEB I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in me may not remain in the darkness.

BSB I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in Me should remain in darkness.

Verse 47

KJV 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.

WEB If anyone listens to my sayings and doesn’t believe, I don’t judge him. For I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.

BSB As for anyone who hears My words and does not keep them, I do not judge him. For I have not come to judge the world, but to save the world.

Verse 48

KJV He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.

WEB He who rejects me, and doesn’t receive my sayings, has one who judges him. The word that I spoke will judge him in the last day.

BSB There is a judge for the one who rejects Me and does not receive My words: The word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day.

Verse 49

KJV For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.

WEB For I spoke not from myself, but the Father who sent me gave me a commandment, what I should say and what I should speak.

BSB I have not spoken on My own, but the Father who sent Me has commanded Me what to say and how to say it.

Verse 50

KJV And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.

WEB I know that his commandment is eternal life. The things therefore which I speak, even as the Father has said to me, so I speak.”

BSB And I know that His command leads to eternal life. So I speak exactly what the Father has told Me to say.”

John 12

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