John 12:1
American King James Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.
American Standard Version Jesus therefore six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus raised from the dead.
King James Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.
World English Bible Then, six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, who had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.
John 12:2
American King James There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him.
American Standard Version So they made him a supper there: and Martha served; but Lazarus was one of them that sat at meat with him.
King James There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him.
World English Bible So they made him a supper there. Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with him.
John 12:3
American King James Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odor of the ointment.
American Standard Version Mary therefore took a pound of ointment of pure nard, very precious, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odor of the ointment.
King James Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.
World English Bible Therefore Mary took a pound of ointment of pure nard, very precious, and anointed Jesus’s feet and wiped his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the ointment.
John 12:4
American King James Then said one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, which should betray him,
American Standard Version But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples, that should betray him, saith,
King James Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, which should betray him,
World English Bible Then Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, one of his disciples, who would betray him, said,
John 12:5
American King James Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?
American Standard Version Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred shillings, and given to the poor?
King James Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?
World English Bible “Why wasn’t this ointment sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?”
John 12:6
American King James This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bore what was put therein.
American Standard Version Now this he said, not because he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and having the bag took away what was put therein.
King James This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein.
World English Bible Now he said this, not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and having the money box, used to steal what was put into it.
John 12:7
American King James Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying has she kept this.
American Standard Version Jesus therefore said, Suffer her to keep it against the day of my burying.
King James Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying hath she kept this.
World English Bible But Jesus said, “Leave her alone. She has kept this for the day of my burial.
John 12:8
American King James For the poor always you have with you; but me you have not always.
American Standard Version For the poor ye have always with you; but me ye have not always.
King James For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always.
World English Bible For you always have the poor with you, but you don’t always have me.”
John 12:9
American King James Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead.
American Standard Version The common people therefore of the Jews learned that he was there: and they came, not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead.
King James Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead.
World English Bible A large crowd therefore of the Jews learned that he was there; and they came, not for Jesus’ sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead.
John 12:10
American King James But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death;
American Standard Version But the chief priests took counsel that they might put Lazarus also to death;
King James But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death;
World English Bible But the chief priests conspired to put Lazarus to death also,
John 12:11
American King James Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.
American Standard Version because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.
King James Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.
World English Bible because on account of him many of the Jews went away and believed in Jesus.
John 12:12
American King James On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,
American Standard Version On the morrow a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,
King James On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,
World English Bible On the next day a great multitude had come to the feast. When they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,
John 12:13
American King James Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that comes in the name of the Lord.
American Standard Version took the branches of the palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried out, Hosanna: Blessed `is' he that cometh in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel.
King James Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.
World English Bible they took the branches of the palm trees and went out to meet him, and cried out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, the King of Israel!”
John 12:14
American King James And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written,
American Standard Version And Jesus, having found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written,
King James And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written,
World English Bible Jesus, having found a young donkey, sat on it. As it is written,
John 12:15
American King James Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, your King comes, sitting on an ass's colt.
American Standard Version Fear not, daughter of Zion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass's colt.
King James Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass's colt.
World English Bible “Don’t be afraid, daughter of Zion. Behold, your King comes, sitting on a donkey’s colt.”
John 12:16
American King James These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things to him.
American Standard Version These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him.
King James These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him.
World English Bible His disciples didn’t understand these things at first, but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things were written about him, and that they had done these things to him.
John 12:17
American King James The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bore record.
American Standard Version The multitude therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb, and raised him from the dead, bare witness.
King James The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record.
World English Bible The multitude therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead was testifying about it.
John 12:18
American King James For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle.
American Standard Version For this cause also the multitude went and met him, for that they heard that he had done this sign.
King James For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle.
World English Bible For this cause also the multitude went and met him, because they heard that he had done this sign.
John 12:19
American King James The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive you how you prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him.
American Standard Version The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Behold how ye prevail nothing: lo, the world is gone after him.
King James The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him.
World English Bible The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, “See how you accomplish nothing. Behold, the world has gone after him.”
John 12:20
American King James And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast:
American Standard Version Now there were certain Greeks among those that went up to worship at the feast:
King James And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast:
World English Bible Now there were certain Greeks among those who went up to worship at the feast.
John 12:21
American King James The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.
American Standard Version these therefore came to Philip, who was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.
King James The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.
World English Bible Therefore, these came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying, “Sir, we want to see Jesus.”
John 12:22
American King James Philip comes and tells Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus.
American Standard Version Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: Andrew cometh, and Philip, and they tell Jesus.
King James Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus.
World English Bible Philip came and told Andrew, and in turn, Andrew came with Philip, and they told Jesus.
John 12:23
American King James And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.
American Standard Version And Jesus answereth them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.
King James And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.
World English Bible Jesus answered them, “The time has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.
John 12:24
American King James Truly, truly, I say to you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it stays alone: but if it die, it brings forth much fruit.
American Standard Version Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a grain of wheat fall into the earth and die, it abideth by itself alone; but if it die, it beareth much fruit.
King James Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.
World English Bible Most certainly I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains by itself alone. But if it dies, it bears much fruit.
John 12:25
American King James He that loves his life shall lose it; and he that hates his life in this world shall keep it to life eternal.
American Standard Version He that loveth his life loseth it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
King James He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
World English Bible He who loves his life will lose it. He who hates his life in this world will keep it to eternal life.
John 12:26
American King James If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honor.
American Standard Version If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will the Father honor.
King James If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
World English Bible If anyone serves me, let him follow me. Where I am, there my servant will also be. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.
John 12:27
American King James Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I to this hour.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible “Now my soul is troubled. What shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this time?’ But I came to this time for this cause.
John 12:28
American King James Father, glorify your name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.
American Standard Version Father, glorify thy name. There came therefore a voice out of heaven, `saying', I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.
King James Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.
World English Bible Father, glorify your name!” Then a voice came out of the sky, saying, “I have both glorified it and will glorify it again.”
John 12:29
American King James The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spoke to him.
American Standard Version The multitude therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it had thundered: others said, An angel hath spoken to him.
King James The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him.
World English Bible Therefore the multitude who stood by and heard it said that it had thundered. Others said, “An angel has spoken to him.”
John 12:30
American King James Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.
American Standard Version Jesus answered and said, This voice hath not come for my sake, but for your sakes.
King James Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.
World English Bible Jesus answered, “This voice hasn’t come for my sake, but for your sakes.
John 12:31
American King James Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.
American Standard Version Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.
King James Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.
World English Bible Now is the judgment of this world. Now the prince of this world will be cast out.
John 12:32
American King James And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to me.
American Standard Version And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto myself.
King James And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.
World English Bible And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.”
John 12:33
American King James This he said, signifying what death he should die.
American Standard Version But this he said, signifying by what manner of death he should die.
King James This he said, signifying what death he should die.
World English Bible But he said this, signifying by what kind of death he should die.
John 12:34
American King James The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ stays for ever: and how say you, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?
American Standard Version The multitude therefore answered him, We have heard out of the law that the Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?
King James 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?
World English Bible The multitude answered him, “We have heard out of the law that the Christ remains forever. How do you say, ‘The Son of Man must be lifted up?’ Who is this Son of Man?”
John 12:35
American King James Then Jesus said to them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness come on you: for he that walks in darkness knows not where he goes.
American Standard Version Jesus therefore said unto them, Yet a little while is the light among you. Walk while ye have the light, that darkness overtake you not: and he that walketh in the darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.
King James Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.
World English Bible Jesus therefore said to them, “Yet a little while the light is with you. Walk while you have the light, that darkness doesn’t overtake you. He who walks in the darkness doesn’t know where he is going.
John 12:36
American King James While you have light, believe in the light, that you may be the children of light. These things spoke Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.
American Standard Version While ye have the light, believe on the light, that ye may become sons of light. These things spake Jesus, and he departed and hid himself from them.
King James While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.
World English Bible While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become children of light.” Jesus said these things, and he departed and hid himself from them.
John 12:37
American King James But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:
American Standard Version But though he had done so many signs before them, yet they believed not on him:
King James But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:
World English Bible But though he had done so many signs before them, yet they didn’t believe in him,
John 12:38
American King James That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spoke, Lord, who has believed our report? and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?
American Standard Version that the word of Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? And to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?
King James That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?
World English Bible that the word of Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spoke: “Lord, who has believed our report? To whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?”
John 12:39
American King James Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again,
American Standard Version For this cause they could not believe, for that Isaiah said again,
King James Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again,
World English Bible For this cause they couldn’t believe, for Isaiah said again:
John 12:40
American King James He has blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.
American Standard Version He hath blinded their eyes, and he hardened their heart; Lest they should see with their eyes, and perceive with their heart, And should turn, And I should heal them.
King James He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.
World English Bible “He has blinded their eyes and he hardened their heart, lest they should see with their eyes, and perceive with their heart, and would turn, and I would heal them.”
John 12:41
American King James These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spoke of him.
American Standard Version These things said Isaiah, because he saw his glory; and he spake of him.
King James These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.
World English Bible Isaiah said these things when he saw his glory, and spoke of him.
John 12:42
American King James Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:
American Standard Version Nevertheless even of the rulers many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess `it', lest they should be put out of the synagogue:
King James Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:
World English Bible Nevertheless, even many of the rulers believed in him, but because of the Pharisees they didn’t confess it, so that they wouldn’t be put out of the synagogue,
John 12:43
American King James For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
American Standard Version for they loved the glory `that is' of men more than the glory `that is' of God.
King James For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
World English Bible for they loved men’s praise more than God’s praise.
John 12:44
American King James Jesus cried and said, He that believes on me, believes not on me, but on him that sent me.
American Standard Version And Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me.
King James Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me.
World English Bible Jesus cried out and said, “Whoever believes in me, believes not in me, but in him who sent me.
John 12:45
American King James And he that sees me sees him that sent me.
American Standard Version And he that beholdeth me beholdeth him that sent me.
King James And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me.
World English Bible He who sees me sees him who sent me.
John 12:46
American King James I am come a light into the world, that whoever believes on me should not abide in darkness.
American Standard Version I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me may not abide in the darkness.
King James I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.
World English Bible I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in me may not remain in the darkness.
John 12:47
American King James And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.
American Standard Version And if any man hear my sayings, and keep them not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.
King James And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.
World English Bible If anyone listens to my sayings and doesn’t believe, I don’t judge him. For I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.
John 12:48
American King James He that rejects me, and receives not my words, has one that judges him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.
American Standard Version He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my sayings, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I spake, the same shall judge him in the last day.
King James He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.
World English Bible He who rejects me, and doesn’t receive my sayings, has one who judges him. The word that I spoke will judge him in the last day.
John 12:49
American King James For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.
American Standard Version For I spake not from myself; but the Father that sent me, he hath given me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.
King James For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.
World English Bible For I spoke not from myself, but the Father who sent me gave me a commandment, what I should say and what I should speak.
John 12:50
American King James And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatever I speak therefore, even as the Father said to me, so I speak.
American Standard Version And I know that his commandment is life eternal: the things therefore which I speak, even as the Father hath said unto me, so I speak.
King James And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.
World English Bible I know that his commandment is eternal life. The things therefore which I speak, even as the Father has said to me, so I speak.”