1Sechs Tage vor dem Passafest kam Jesus nach Betanien, wo Lazarus war, den Jesus auferweckt hatte von den Toten. (Mt 26,6; Mk 14,3; Joh 11,1; Joh 11,43)2Dort machten sie ihm ein Mahl, und Marta diente bei Tisch; Lazarus aber war einer von denen, die mit ihm zu Tisch saßen.3Da nahm Maria ein Pfund Salböl von unverfälschter, kostbarer Narde und salbte die Füße Jesu und trocknete mit ihrem Haar seine Füße; das Haus aber wurde erfüllt vom Duft des Öls. (Lk 7,38)4Da sprach einer seiner Jünger, Judas Iskariot, der ihn hernach verriet:5Warum wurde dieses Öl nicht für dreihundert Silbergroschen verkauft und das Geld den Armen gegeben?6Das sagte er aber nicht, weil ihm an den Armen lag, sondern er war ein Dieb; er hatte den Geldbeutel und nahm an sich, was gegeben wurde. (Joh 13,29)7Da sprach Jesus: Lass sie. Es soll gelten für den Tag meines Begräbnisses.8Denn Arme habt ihr allezeit bei euch; mich aber habt ihr nicht allezeit. (5Mo 15,11)9Da erfuhr eine große Menge der Juden, dass er dort war, und sie kamen nicht allein um Jesu willen, sondern um auch Lazarus zu sehen, den er von den Toten erweckt hatte.10Aber die Hohenpriester beschlossen, auch Lazarus zu töten;11denn um seinetwillen gingen viele Juden hin und glaubten an Jesus.
Der Einzug in Jerusalem
12Als am nächsten Tag die große Menge, die aufs Fest gekommen war, hörte, dass Jesus nach Jerusalem kommen werde, (Mt 21,1; Mk 11,1; Lk 19,29)13nahmen sie Palmzweige und gingen hinaus ihm entgegen und schrien: Hosianna! Gelobt sei, der da kommt im Namen des Herrn, der König von Israel! (Ps 118,25)14Jesus aber fand einen jungen Esel und setzte sich darauf, wie geschrieben steht:15»Fürchte dich nicht, du Tochter Zion! Siehe, dein König kommt und reitet auf einem Eselsfüllen.«16Das verstanden seine Jünger zuerst nicht; doch als Jesus verherrlicht war, da dachten sie daran, dass dies von ihm geschrieben stand und man so an ihm getan hatte.17Die Menge aber, die bei ihm war, als er Lazarus aus dem Grabe rief und von den Toten auferweckte, bezeugte die Tat.18Darum ging ihm auch die Menge entgegen, weil sie hörte, er habe dieses Zeichen getan.19Die Pharisäer aber sprachen untereinander: Ihr seht, dass ihr nichts ausrichtet; siehe, alle Welt läuft ihm nach. (Joh 11,48)
Die Ankündigung der Verherrlichung
20Es waren aber einige Griechen unter denen, die heraufgekommen waren, um anzubeten auf dem Fest.21Die traten zu Philippus, der aus Betsaida in Galiläa war, und baten ihn und sprachen: Herr, wir wollen Jesus sehen. (Joh 1,44)22Philippus kommt und sagt es Andreas, und Andreas und Philippus sagen’s Jesus.23Jesus aber antwortete ihnen und sprach: Die Stunde ist gekommen, dass der Menschensohn verherrlicht werde.24Wahrlich, wahrlich, ich sage euch: Wenn das Weizenkorn nicht in die Erde fällt und erstirbt, bleibt es allein; wenn es aber erstirbt, bringt es viel Frucht. (Röm 14,9; 1Kor 15,36)25Wer sein Leben lieb hat, der verliert es; und wer sein Leben auf dieser Welt hasst, der wird’s bewahren zum ewigen Leben. (Mt 10,39; Mt 16,25; Lk 17,33)26Wer mir dienen will, der folge mir nach; und wo ich bin, da soll mein Diener auch sein. Und wer mir dienen wird, den wird mein Vater ehren. (Joh 17,24)27Jetzt ist meine Seele voll Unruhe. Und was soll ich sagen? Vater, hilf mir aus dieser Stunde? Doch darum bin ich in diese Stunde gekommen. (Mt 26,38)28Vater, verherrliche deinen Namen! Da kam eine Stimme vom Himmel: Ich habe ihn verherrlicht und will ihn abermals verherrlichen. (Mt 3,17; Mt 17,5; Joh 13,31)29Da sprach das Volk, das dabeistand und zuhörte: Es hat gedonnert. Andere sprachen: Ein Engel hat mit ihm geredet.30Jesus antwortete und sprach: Diese Stimme ist nicht um meinetwillen geschehen, sondern um euretwillen. (Joh 11,42)31Jetzt ergeht das Gericht über diese Welt; jetzt wird der Fürst dieser Welt hinausgestoßen werden. (Lk 10,18; Joh 14,30; Joh 16,11)32Und ich, wenn ich erhöht werde von der Erde, so will ich alle zu mir ziehen. (Joh 8,28)33Das sagte er aber, um anzuzeigen, welchen Todes er sterben würde.34Da antwortete ihm das Volk: Wir haben aus dem Gesetz gehört, dass der Christus in Ewigkeit bleibt; wieso sagst du dann: Der Menschensohn muss erhöht werden? Wer ist dieser Menschensohn? (Ps 110,4; Dan 7,14)35Da sprach Jesus zu ihnen: Es ist das Licht noch eine kleine Zeit bei euch. Wandelt, solange ihr das Licht habt, dass euch die Finsternis nicht überfalle. Wer in der Finsternis wandelt, der weiß nicht, wo er hingeht. (Joh 11,10)36Glaubt an das Licht, solange ihr’s habt, auf dass ihr des Lichtes Kinder werdet. Das redete Jesus und ging weg und verbarg sich vor ihnen. (Eph 5,8)
Der Unglaube des Volkes
37Und obwohl er solche Zeichen vor ihren Augen getan hatte, glaubten sie doch nicht an ihn,38auf dass erfüllt werde der Spruch des Propheten Jesaja, den er sagte: »Herr, wer glaubt unserm Predigen? Und wem ist der Arm des Herrn offenbart?«39Darum konnten sie nicht glauben, denn Jesaja sagte wiederum:40»Er hat ihre Augen verblendet und ihr Herz verstockt, dass sie mit den Augen nicht sehen noch mit dem Herzen verstehen und sich bekehren und ich ihnen helfe[1].« (Mt 13,14; Apg 28,27)41Das sagte Jesaja, weil er seine Herrlichkeit sah und von ihm redete. (Jes 6,1)42Doch auch von den Oberen glaubten viele an ihn; aber um der Pharisäer willen bekannten sie es nicht, um nicht aus der Synagoge ausgestoßen zu werden. (Joh 9,22)43Denn sie hatten lieber Ehre bei den Menschen als Ehre bei Gott. (Joh 5,44)44Jesus aber rief: Wer an mich glaubt, der glaubt nicht an mich, sondern an den, der mich gesandt hat.45Und wer mich sieht, der sieht den, der mich gesandt hat. (Joh 14,9)46Ich bin als Licht in die Welt gekommen, auf dass, wer an mich glaubt, nicht in der Finsternis bleibe. (Joh 8,12)47Und wer meine Worte hört und bewahrt sie nicht, den richte ich nicht; denn ich bin nicht gekommen, dass ich die Welt richte, sondern dass ich die Welt rette. (Lk 9,56; Joh 3,17)48Wer mich verachtet und nimmt meine Worte nicht an, der hat schon seinen Richter: Das Wort, das ich geredet habe, das wird ihn richten am Jüngsten Tage.49Denn ich habe nicht aus mir selbst geredet, sondern der Vater, der mich gesandt hat, der hat mir ein Gebot gegeben, was ich tun und reden soll.50Und ich weiß: Sein Gebot ist das ewige Leben. Darum: Was ich rede, das rede ich so, wie es mir der Vater gesagt hat.
Johannes 12
King James Version
1Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.2There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him.3Then 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.4Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, which should betray him,5Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?6This 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.7Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying hath she kept this.8For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always.9Much 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.10But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death;11Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.12On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,13Took 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.14And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written,15Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass's colt.16These 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.17The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record.18For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle.19The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him.20And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast:21The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.22Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus.23And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.24Verily, 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.25He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.26If 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.27Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour.28Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.29The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him.30Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.31Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.32And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.33This he said, signifying what death he should die.34The 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?35Then 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.36While 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.37But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:38That 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?39Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again,40He 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.41These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.42Nevertheless 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:43For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.44Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me.45And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me.46I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.47And 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.48He 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.49For 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.50And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.
1Six days before the Passover, Jesus therefore came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. (Mt 26,6; Mk 14,3; Joh 11,1; Joh 11,55; Joh 12,12; Joh 12,20)2So they gave a dinner for him there. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those reclining with him at table. (Lk 10,38; Lk 10,40)3Mary therefore took a pound[1] of expensive ointment made from pure nard, and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. (Lk 7,37)4But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (he who was about to betray him), said,5“Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii[2] and given to the poor?” (Joh 13,29)6He said this, not because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief, and having charge of the moneybag he used to help himself to what was put into it. (Joh 12,5)7Jesus said, “Leave her alone, so that she may keep it[3] for the day of my burial.8For the poor you always have with you, but you do not always have me.”
The Plot to Kill Lazarus
9When the large crowd of the Jews learned that Jesus[4] was there, they came, not only on account of him but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. (Joh 11,44)10So the chief priests made plans to put Lazarus to death as well, (Lk 16,31)11because on account of him many of the Jews were going away and believing in Jesus. (Joh 11,45; Joh 12,18)
The Triumphal Entry
12The next day the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. (Mt 21,4; Mk 11,7; Lk 19,35)13So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!” (Ps 118,25; Joh 1,49; Joh 5,43; Offb 7,9)14And Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, just as it is written,15“Fear not, daughter of Zion; behold, your king is coming, sitting on a donkey’s colt!” (Sach 9,9)16His disciples did not understand these things at first, but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things had been written about him and had been done to him. (Mk 9,32; Joh 2,22; Joh 7,39; Joh 12,23; Joh 13,7)17The crowd that had been with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to bear witness. (Lk 19,37)18The reason why the crowd went to meet him was that they heard he had done this sign. (Joh 12,9)19So the Pharisees said to one another, “You see that you are gaining nothing. Look, the world has gone after him.” (Joh 3,26; Joh 11,47)
Some Greeks Seek Jesus
20Now among those who went up to worship at the feast were some Greeks. (1Kön 8,41; Mk 7,26; Joh 7,35; Apg 8,27; Apg 17,4)21So these came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and asked him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” (Joh 1,44)22Philip went and told Andrew; Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. (Mk 13,3)23And Jesus answered them, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. (Mk 14,41; Joh 2,4; Joh 12,16; Joh 12,27; Joh 13,31; Joh 17,1)24Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. (1Kor 15,36)25Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. (Mt 10,39; Lk 14,26; Joh 11,25)26If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there will my servant be also. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him. (1Sam 2,30; Ps 91,15; Joh 8,12; Joh 14,3; Joh 14,21; Joh 14,23; Joh 16,27; Joh 17,24; Joh 21,18; 2Kor 5,8; 1Thess 4,17)
36While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light.” When Jesus had said these things, he departed and hid himself from them. (Lk 10,6)37Though he had done so many signs before them, they still did not believe in him,38so that the word spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: “Lord, who has believed what he heard from us, and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?” (Jes 53,1; Mt 1,22; Röm 10,16)39Therefore they could not believe. For again Isaiah said, (Joh 5,44)40“He has blinded their eyes and hardened their heart, lest they see with their eyes, and understand with their heart, and turn, and I would heal them.” (Jes 6,10; Mt 13,14; Mk 6,52)41Isaiah said these things because he saw his glory and spoke of him. (Jes 6,1; Joh 5,46)42Nevertheless, many even of the authorities believed in him, but for fear of the Pharisees they did not confess it, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue; (Joh 3,1; Joh 7,13; Joh 7,48; Joh 9,22)43for they loved the glory that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God. (Joh 5,44)
Jesus Came to Save the World
44And Jesus cried out and said, “Whoever believes in me, believes not in me but in him who sent me. (Mt 10,40; Joh 5,24; Joh 13,20; Joh 14,1; 1Petr 1,21)45And whoever sees me sees him who sent me. (Joh 6,40; Joh 14,9)46I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness. (Joh 1,4; Joh 1,9; Joh 8,12; Joh 12,35)47If anyone hears my words and does not keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world. (Joh 3,17; Joh 3,36; Joh 4,42; Joh 8,15)48The one who rejects me and does not receive my words has a judge; the word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day. (5Mo 18,18; Lk 10,16; Röm 2,16)49For I have not spoken on my own authority, but the Father who sent me has himself given me a commandment—what to say and what to speak. (Joh 3,17; Joh 5,19; Joh 5,30; Joh 15,10)50And I know that his commandment is eternal life. What I say, therefore, I say as the Father has told me.”
1Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead.2Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honour. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him.3Then Mary took about half a litre of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.4But one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was later to betray him, objected,5‘Why wasn’t this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year’s wages.[1]’6He 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 help himself to what was put into it.7‘Leave her alone,’ Jesus replied. ‘It was intended that she should save this perfume for the day of my burial.8You will always have the poor among you,[2] but you will not always have me.’ (5Mo 15,11)9Meanwhile a large crowd of Jews found out that Jesus was there and came, not only because of him but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead.10So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well,11for on account of him many of the Jews were going over to Jesus and believing in him.
Jesus comes to Jerusalem as king
12The next day the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem.13They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, ‘Hosanna![3]’ ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!’ ‘Blessed is the king of Israel!’ (Ps 118,25; Ps 118,26)14Jesus found a young donkey and sat upon it, as it is written:15‘Do not be afraid, Daughter Zion; see, your king is coming, seated on a donkey’s colt.’ (Sach 9,9)16At first his disciples did not understand all this. Only after Jesus was glorified did they realise that these things had been written about him and that these things had been done to him.17Now the crowd that was with him when he called Lazarus from the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to spread the word.18Many people, because they had heard that he had performed this sign, went out to meet him.19So the Pharisees said to one another, ‘See, this is getting us nowhere. Look how the whole world has gone after him!’
Jesus predicts his death
20Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the festival.21They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. ‘Sir,’ they said, ‘we would like to see Jesus.’22Philip went to tell Andrew; Andrew and Philip in turn told Jesus.23Jesus replied, ‘The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.24Very truly I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.25Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life.26Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honour the one who serves me.27‘Now my soul is troubled, and what shall I say? “Father, save me from this hour”? No, it was for this very reason I came to this hour.28Father, glorify your name!’ Then a voice came from heaven, ‘I have glorified it, and will glorify it again.’29The crowd that was there and heard it said it had thundered; others said an angel had spoken to him.30Jesus said, ‘This voice was for your benefit, not mine.31Now is the time for judgment on this world; now the prince of this world will be driven out.32And I, when I am lifted up[4] from the earth, will draw all people to myself.’33He said this to show the kind of death he was going to die.34The crowd spoke up, ‘We have heard from the Law that the Messiah will remain for ever, so how can you say, “The Son of Man must be lifted up”? Who is this “Son of Man”?’35Then Jesus told them, ‘You are going to have the light just a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, before darkness overtakes you. Whoever walks in the dark does not know where they are going.36Believe in the light while you have the light, so that you may become children of light.’ When he had finished speaking, Jesus left and hid himself from them.
Belief and unbelief among the Jews
37Even after Jesus had performed so many signs in their presence, they still would not believe in him.38This was to fulfil the word of Isaiah the prophet: ‘Lord, who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?’ (Jes 53,1)39For this reason they could not believe, because, as Isaiah says elsewhere:40‘He has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts, so they can neither see with their eyes, nor understand with their hearts, nor turn – and I would heal them.’ (Jes 6,10)41Isaiah said this because he saw Jesus’ glory and spoke about him.42Yet at the same time many even among the leaders believed in him. But because of the Pharisees they would not openly acknowledge their faith for fear they would be put out of the synagogue;43for they loved human praise more than praise from God.44Then Jesus cried out, ‘Whoever believes in me does not believe in me only, but in the one who sent me.45The one who looks at me is seeing the one who sent me.46I have come into the world as a light, so that no-one who believes in me should stay in darkness.47‘If anyone hears my words but does not keep them, I do not judge that person. For I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world.48There is a judge for the one who rejects me and does not accept my words; the very words I have spoken will condemn them at the last day.49For I did not speak on my own, but the Father who sent me commanded me to say all that I have spoken.50I know that his command leads to eternal life. So whatever I say is just what the Father has told me to say.’
1It was six days before the Passover Feast. Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived. Lazarus was the one Jesus had raised from the dead.2A dinner was given at Bethany to honour Jesus. Martha served the food. Lazarus was among the people at the table with Jesus.3Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard. It was an expensive perfume. She poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped them with her hair. The house was filled with the sweet smell of the perfume.4But Judas Iscariot didn’t like what Mary did. He was one of Jesus’ disciples. Later he was going to hand Jesus over to his enemies. Judas said,5‘Why wasn’t this perfume sold? Why wasn’t the money given to poor people? It was worth a year’s pay.’6He didn’t say this because he cared about the poor. He said it because he was a thief. Judas was in charge of the money bag. He used to help himself to what was in it.7‘Leave her alone,’ Jesus replied. ‘The perfume was meant for the day I am buried.8You will always have the poor among you. But you won’t always have me.’9Meanwhile a large crowd of Jews found out that Jesus was there, so they came. But they did not come only because of Jesus. They also came to see Lazarus. After all, Jesus had raised him from the dead.10So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus too.11Because of Lazarus, many of the Jews were starting to follow Jesus. They were believing in him.
Jesus comes to Jerusalem as king
12The next day the large crowd that had come for the feast heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem.13So they took branches from palm trees and went out to meet him. They shouted, ‘Hosanna!’ ‘Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!’ ‘Blessed is the king of Israel!’ (Ps 118,25; Ps 118,26)14Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it. This is just as it is written in Scripture. It says,15‘City of Zion, do not be afraid. See, your king is coming. He is sitting on a donkey’s colt.’ (Sach 9,9)16At first, Jesus’ disciples did not understand all this. They realised it only after he had received glory. Then they realised that these things had been written about him. They realised that these things had been done to him.17A crowd had been with Jesus when he called Lazarus from the tomb and raised him from the dead. So they continued to tell everyone about what had happened.18Many people went out to meet him. They had heard that he had done this sign.19So the Pharisees said to one another, ‘This isn’t getting us anywhere. Look how the whole world is following him!’
Jesus tells about his coming death
20There were some Greeks among the people who went up to worship during the feast.21They came to ask Philip for a favour. Philip was from Bethsaida in Galilee. ‘Sir’, they said, ‘we would like to see Jesus.’22Philip went to tell Andrew. Then Andrew and Philip told Jesus.23Jesus replied, ‘The time has come for the Son of Man to receive glory.24What I’m about to tell you is true. Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only one seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.25Anyone who loves their life will lose it. But anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it and have eternal life.26Anyone who serves me must follow me. And where I am, my servant will also be. My Father will honour the one who serves me.27‘My soul is troubled. What should I say? “Father, keep me from having to go through with this”? No. This is the very reason I have come to this point in my life.28Father, bring glory to your name!’ Then a voice came from heaven. It said, ‘I have brought glory to my name. I will bring glory to it again.’29The crowd there heard the voice. Some said it was thunder. Others said an angel had spoken to Jesus.30Jesus said, ‘This voice was for your benefit, not mine.31Now it is time for the world to be judged. Now the prince of this world will be thrown out.32And I am going to be lifted up from the earth. When I am, I will bring all people to myself.’33He said this to show them how he was going to die.34The crowd spoke up. ‘The Law tells us that the Messiah will remain for ever,’ they said. ‘So how can you say, “The Son of Man must be lifted up”? Who is this “Son of Man”?’35Then Jesus told them, ‘You are going to have the light just a little while longer. Walk while you have the light. Do this before darkness catches up with you. Whoever walks in the dark does not know where they are going.36While you have the light, believe in it. Then you can become children of light.’ When Jesus had finished speaking, he left and hid from them.
Some Jews believe and some don’t
37Jesus had performed so many signs in front of them. But they still would not believe in him.38This happened as Isaiah the prophet had said it would. He had said, ‘Lord, who has believed what we’ve been saying? Who has seen the Lord’s saving power?’ (Jes 53,1)39For this reason, they could not believe. As Isaiah says in another place,40‘The Lord has blinded their eyes. He has closed their minds. So they can’t see with their eyes. They can’t understand with their minds. They can’t turn to the Lord. If they could, he would heal them.’ (Jes 6,10)41Isaiah said this because he saw Jesus’ glory and spoke about him.42At the same time that Jesus did those signs, many of the Jewish leaders believed in him. But because of the Pharisees, they would not openly admit they believed. They were afraid they would be thrown out of the synagogue.43They loved praise from people more than praise from God.44Then Jesus cried out, ‘Whoever believes in me does not believe in me only. They also believe in the one who sent me.45The one who looks at me sees the one who sent me.46I have come into the world to be its light. So no one who believes in me will stay in darkness.47‘I don’t judge a person who hears my words but does not obey them. I didn’t come to judge the world. I came to save the world.48But there is a judge for anyone who does not accept me and my words. These words I have spoken will judge them on the last day.49I did not speak on my own. The Father who sent me commanded me to say all that I have said.50I know that his command leads to eternal life. So everything I say is just what the Father has told me to say.’