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John 12:23 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for John 12:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 12 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.”
John 12:23 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 12:23
Jesus declares 'The hour is come' for the Son of Man's glorification. The Greeks' arrival triggers this announcement—their seeking signals the time for Christ's death, which will draw all peoples. His 'hour' throughout John's Gospel meant His passion (2:4; 7:30; 8:20). Now it arrives. Glorification paradoxically occurs through crucifixion—the cross becomes throne, death becomes glory. This redefines glory: not earthly exaltation but sacrificial suffering. The statement answers the Greeks implicitly—they will 'see Jesus' most clearly at the cross, which draws all nations.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 12:23
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“Jesus said”
“and lifting up his eyes to heaven”
“a royal priesthood”
“and the ships of Tarshish first”
“and said to them”
“to bring Jacob again to him”
“you shall call a nation that you don't know; and a nation that didn't know you shall run to you”
“he shall see his seed. He shall prolong his days”
“but when Jesus was glorified”