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John 12:27 Cross-References
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The Son of Man Must Be Lifted Up
“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.”
John 12:27 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 12:27
Jesus' soul becomes troubled, revealing His full humanity facing death. The Greek 'tarasso' indicates deep agitation, previewing Gethsemane's agony. He asks, 'what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour?'—expressing human shrinking from suffering while affirming divine purpose: 'but for this cause came I unto this hour.' This internal conflict demonstrates Christ's genuine human will submitting to divine will. His transparency models honest prayer that wrestles with God's purposes while ultimately submitting. Perfect obedience doesn't eliminate emotional struggle.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 12:27
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“The time has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.,And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.,,,,,,,,”
“in the days of his flesh”
“he was troubled in spirit”
“and himself has done it. I will walk carefully all my years because of the anguish of my soul.”
“a second time he went away”
“And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.”
“and rejected by men; a man of suffering”
“For my soul is full of troubles: and my life draweth nigh unto the grave.”
“God”
“My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here, and watch with me.”