# Biblical Studies/Christianity/John 12
## The Updated Modernity Version (Parallel, Annotated) John 12

THE NEW TESTAMENT
* Gospel of JOHN chapter 12
| Updated King James Version | Greek Word Pictures (Strong's Number) plus Latin Facsimilies | The Updated Modernity Version | Aramism or Margin Comment |
| 12:1 Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. | | 1 Jesus, however, six days before the Passover, came to Bethany which was the village of Lazarus whom He had raised from the dead. | IHS = ENG.Jesus AR.Yeshua Jesus: universal language |
| 12:2 There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him. | | 2 So they gave a dinner there in honor of Jesus, at which Martha waited on the table, and Lazarus was one of the guests who was with Him. * * | |
| 12:3 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. | pound [12 ounces] λιτραν (3046) | 3 Mary then took oil of genuine nard, a pound weight, very precious, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped His feet with her hair, so that the house was filled with the fragrance. | Apothecary/Troy pound: twelve ounces |
| 12:4 Then says one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, which should betray him, | | 4 Then said Judas the Iscariot, one of the twelve—the one who afterwards betrayed Jesus, | * |
| 12:5 Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor? | LATIN  est trecentis denariis | 5 "Why was that anointment not sold for 300 denarii and the money given to the poor?" | |
| 12:6 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. | Tonguepiece box γλωσσοκομον (1101) | 6 The reason he said this was not that he cared for the poor, but that he was a thief, and having the money-box, he would take away what was put into it. | |
| 12:7 Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying has she kept this. | | 7 But Jesus interjected, "Leave her alone," saying emphatically, "she kept it for the time of my burial preparation. | |
| 12:8 For the poor always all of you have with you; but me all of you have not always. | | 8 For the poor you always have with you, but you do not have me always." | |
| 12:9 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. | | 9 Now a great many of the Judeans knew that Jesus was there; and they came not only on His account, but also to see Lazarus whom He had brought back to life. | |
| 12:10 But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death; | | 10 But the High Priests consulted together to put Lazarus to death also, | |
| 12:11 Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus. | | 11 for because of him many were drawn away from the Judean crowd and became believers in Jesus. | |
| 12:12 On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, | | 12 The next day many of those who had arrived at the Festival, hearing that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, | |
| 12:13 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. | | 13 took branches of the palm trees and went out to meet Him, shouting as they went, "HOSANNA! BLESSINGS ON HIM WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD (PS. 118:26), the King of Israel"(1). | HOLY IS HIS NAME. LU. 1:49 (1) Gospel JN. 1:49 |
| 12:14 And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written, | A young donkey οναριον (3678) | 14 And Jesus, having found a young ass, sat upon it, just as the Scripture says, | |
| 12:15 Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, your King comes, sitting on an ass's colt. | | 15 `FEAR NOT, DAUGHTER OF ZION! SEE, YOUR KING IS COMING RIDING ON AN ASS'S COLT´ (ZEC. 9:9). | |
| 12:16 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. | | 16 His disciples did not understand the meaning of this at the time; but after Jesus was glorified they recalled that this was written about Him, and that they had done this to honor Him. | |
| 12:17 The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record. | | 17 Then a considerable number of people who had been present when He called Lazarus out of the tomb and brought him back to life, related what they had witnessed. | |
| 12:18 For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle. | | 18 That was also the reason the crowd came to meet Him, because they had heard He performed this miracle. | |
| 12:19 The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive all of you how all of you prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him. | | 19 The result was that the Pharisees said among themselves, "Observe how all your efforts are futile! See, the world is gone after Him!" | |
| 12:20 And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast: | | 20 Now some of those who came up to worship at the Festival were Greeks. | |
| 12:21 The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. | | 21 They came forward to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with the request, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus." | |
| 12:22 Philip comes and tells Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus. | | 22 Philip told Andrew: and Andrew and Philip both spoke to Jesus. | |
| 12:23 And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour has come, that the Son of man should be glorified. | | 23 His answer was to proclaim, "The time has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. | |
| 12:24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abides alone: but if it die, it brings forth much fruit. | grain [any] σιτου (4621) | 24 In all truthfulness, I tell you that unless a kernel of grain falls to the ground and dies, it remains a single grain; but if it dies, it has greater yield. | |
| 12:25 He that loves his life shall lose it; and he that hates his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. | | 25 The person who holds life dear, will lose it; but the one who makes life of no account in this world will keep it to eternal Life. | Profit and Loss Statement (6:27) |
| 12:26 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. | | 26 If anyone wishes to be my servant, then follow me; and where I am, there too shall my servant be. Again, if anyone wishes to be my servant, the Father will honor such a person. | |
| 12:27 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. | | 27 Now my soul is disturbed; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour. But on this account I have come to this hour. | |
| 12:28 Father, glorify your name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. | | 28 Father, glorify your name." Then a voice came from the sky, "I have glorified and will glorify it again." | HOLY IS HIS NAME. |
| 12:29 The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spoke to him. | | 29 The crowd that stood by and heard, said that there had been thunder. Others said, "An angel spoke to Him." | |
| 12:30 Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes. | | 30 "This voice did not come for my benefit," said Jesus, "but for your benefit. | |
| 12:31 Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. | | 31 Now is judgment of this world: now will the prince of this world be driven out. | |
| 12:32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. | | 32 And if I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw all people unto me." | |
| 12:33 This he said, signifying what death he should die. | | 33 He said this to signify what kind of death He would experience. | |
| 12:34 The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abides for ever: and how says you, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man? | | 34 The crowd answered Him, "We have heard out of the Law that the Christ remains forever. How do you say that the Son of Man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of Man?" | GR.Cristos AR.mәshīha |
| 12:35 Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while all of you have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walks in darkness knows not where he goes. | | 35 "Yet a little while," He replied, "the light is among you. Walk while you have the light, for fear darkness should overtake you; for anyone who walks in the dark does not know where he (or she) is going. | |
| 12:36 While all of you have light, believe in the light, that all of you may be the children of light. These things spoke Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them. | | 36 While you have the light, believe in the light, so that you may become Children of Light." Jesus said this, and departed and hid Himself from them. | (3:21) |
| 12:37 But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him: | | 37 Though He had performed so many [miraculous] signs in their presence, they did not believe in Him: | (2:18) |
| 12:38 That the saying (o. logos) of Isaiah 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? | | 38 That the words of Isaiah the Prophet might be fulfilled, `LORD, WHO HAS BELIEVED OUR MESSAGE? AND THE ARM OF THE LORD—TO WHOM HAS IT BEEN REVEALED?´ (IS. 53:1). | |
| 12:39 Therefore they could not believe, because that Isaiah said again, | | 39 For this reason they were not able to believe—for again Isaiah said, | |
| 12:40 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. | | 40 `HE HAS BLINDED THEIR EYES AND MADE THEIR HEART CALLOUS, THAT THEY SHOULD NOT SEE WITH THEIR EYES AND NOT UNDERSTAND WITH THEIR MIND, AND BE TURNED, AND I SHOULD HEAL THEM´ (IS. 6:9,10). | |
| 12:41 These things said Isaiah, when he saw his glory, and spoke of him. | | 41 Isaiah related these words because he saw His glory; and he spoke of Him. | |
| 12:42 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: | | 42 However, even among the Rulers many believed in Him. But because of the Pharisees they did not acknowledge Him, for fear they should be removed from the synagogue. | |
| 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God. | | 43 For they loved to be glorified by such men rather than receive the glory which comes from God. | |
| 12:44 Jesus cried and said, He that believes on me, believes not on me, but on him that sent me. | | 44 But Jesus cried aloud, "Anyone who believes in me, believes not in me, but in HIM who sent me; | |
| 12:45 And he that sees me sees him that sent me. | | 45 And he (or she) who sees me, sees HIM that sent me. | |
| 12:46 I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believes on me should not abide in darkness. | | 46 I have come as light into the world, in order that no one who believes in me may remain in the darkness. | |
| 12:47 And if any man hear my words, (o. rhema) and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. | | 47 And if anyone hears my teachings and does not believe, I do not judge that person; for I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world. | |
| 12:48 He that rejects me, and receives not my words, (o. rhema) has one that judges him: the word (o. logos) that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day. | | 48 The person who disregards me, and does not receive my teachings is not left without a judge: the words of truth I have spoken will judge him (or her) on the last day; | RE. 20:12 |
| 12:49 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. | | 49 Because I have not spoken on my own regard; but the Father who sent me, HE gave me a command what to say and what words to speak. | |
| 12:50 And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak. | | 50 And I know that HIS command is Life eternal. Therefore what I speak, I speak just as the Father has instructed me." | |
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