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John 12:28

King James Version (KJV)

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John 12:28

Verse 28 of 50

Scripture focus

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

John 12:28 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 12:28

Theological / Devotional

Father. See on Matt. 6:9; John 11:14.

Glorify thy name. The Greek places emphasis on the pronoun “thy.” This prayer was in harmony with what Jesus had earlier taught regarding His relationship to the Father, whose glory He consistently sought (see chs. 7:18; 8:50). For “name” representing character see on Matt. 6:9.

Then came. On two previous occasions a voice was heard from heaven — at the baptism (Matt. 3:17) and at the Transfiguration (Matt. 17:5).

Glorified it. Through the life, ministry, and miracles of Jesus (see, for example, ch. 11:4).

Glorify it again. In the death and resurrection of Jesus.

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