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John 12:23

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Jesus looked at them and said, 'This is it. The time has come for the Son of Man to be lifted up and honored.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes the biggest moments in your life start with 'this is it', Jesus knew his time had come.

📚 Historical Context

In the Gospel of John, chapter 12, Jesus is approached by some Greeks who want to see him, which marks a turning point as his earthly ministry nears its end and the events of his passion begin. Jesus responds by declaring that the hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified, pointing to his imminent suffering, death, and resurrection as the path to that glory. This statement reflects the Jewish expectation of the Messiah's role, drawing from Old Testament themes of a servant who triumphs through sacrifice.

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