King James Version
John 12:31 in the King James Version says “Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.” — study this verse from John chapter 12 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.”
John 12:31 · King James Version
The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered : others said, An angel spake to him.
Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes .
Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.
And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.
This he said, signifying what death he should die.
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“Now”
G3568"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
“the judgment”
G2920decision (subjectively or objectively, for or against); by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice (especially, divine law)
“world”
G2889orderly arrangement, i.e., decoration; by implication, the world (including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
“Now”
G3568"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
“world”
G2889orderly arrangement, i.e., decoration; by implication, the world (including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
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