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John 12:34 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for John 12:34 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 12 verse 34 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The 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?”
John 12:34 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 12:34
The crowd objects based on their understanding of Messianic permanence from Scripture (Ps 89:36; Is 9:7; Dan 7:14). They reason: if Christ abides forever, how can He die? Their question reveals incomplete understanding—they recognize 'Son of Man' as messianic title but miss suffering servant prophecies (Is 53). Their either/or thinking can't accommodate both eternal reign and atoning death. This demonstrates how partial knowledge creates confusion. They need both first advent (suffering) and second advent (reigning) to resolve the paradox.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 12:34
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“and observe my statutes”
“on the throne of David”
“and glory”
“and will not change his mind: You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
“and the greatness of the kingdoms under the whole sky”
“nor shall the sovereignty of it be left to another people; but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms”
“and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.”
“even so must the Son of Man be lifted up”
“his throne like the sun before me.”
“I tell you”