John 12:28

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - John 12:28

28. Father, glorify thy name—by a present testimony. I have both glorified it—referring specially to the voice from heaven at His baptism, and again at His transfiguration. and will glorify it again—that is, in the yet future scenes of His still deeper necessity; although this promise was a present and sublime testimony, which would irradiate the clouded spirit of the Son of man. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 12:19-50

II. JESUS’ PUBLIC MINISTRY 1:19-12:50The first part of the body of John’s Gospel records Jesus’ public ministry to the multitudes in Palestine, who were primarily Jewish. Some writers have called this section of the Gospel "the book of signs" because it features seven miracles that signify various things about Jesus."Signs are miraculous works performed or mentioned to illustrate spiritual principles." [Note: Tenney, "The Symphonic . . .," p. 119. See also idem, "Topics from the Gospel of... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 12:20-36

6. Jesus’ announcement of His death 12:20-36One example that Jesus was attracting people from other parts of the world follows. These individuals contrast with the Pharisees."This rather curious incident is rather peculiar to John. I say ’rather curious’ because it is unusual that we encounter Greeks in a narrative of events at Jerusalem, because the other Evangelists do not mention the incident, and because the Greeks simply say, ’Sir, we would like to see Jesus’ and then disappear from the... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 12:27-36

The importance of believing now 12:27-36 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 12:28-29

More than deliverance from the hour of the Cross Jesus wanted God’s glory (cf. John 7:18; John 8:29; John 8:50; Matthew 26:39)."The whole of his life’s dedication is concentrated in this statement." [Note: Tenney, "John," p. 130.] "In the hour of suffering and surrender, there are only two prayers we can pray, either ’Father, save me!’ or ’Father, glorify Thy name!’" [Note: Wiersbe, 1:342.] The Father answered Jesus’ petition from heaven audibly. The Gospels record three instances of God doing... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - John 12:1-50

The Triumphal Entry. Close of the Public Ministry1-11. Supper at Bethany (see on Matthew 26:6 and Mark 14:3, which record the same incident). The event in Luke 7:36. is different. The supper was at the house of Simon the leper, a near relation, perhaps the father, of Lazarus and the sisters. St. John alone mentions the name of the woman who anointed Jesus, the quantity of the unguent (1 litre = 12 oz.), and the author of the mean speech, ’Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence,... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - John 12:28

(28) Father, glorify thy name.—The pronoun “Thy” is emphatic. The Son’s will is one with that of the Father; the Son’s glory is in the glorifying the Father’s name. Comp. the opening clause of the Lord’s Prayer (Note on Matthew 6:9 et seq.) and in this context Note on John 12:23.Then came there a voice from heaven.—The words mean, not that a sound came from heaven, but that there was heard an articulate voice (comp. Note on John 3:8); and that St. John intended his readers to understand this... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - John 12:1-50

Mixed Motives John 12:9 These words may be read with marked and suggestive differences of emphasis. 'Not for Jesus' sake only 'would seem to be the natural emphasis; 'Not for Jesus' sake only ' would seem to convey another suggestion and meaning. I. Take the words thus: 'Not for Jesus' sake only,' though that might be the principal reason, but also for another reason, namely, that they might see the man whom Jesus Christ had raised from the dead. They did not want to exclude Jesus, but they... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - John 12:27-36

IV. THE ATTRACTIVE FORCE OF THE CROSS."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. Father, glorify Thy name. There came therefore a voice out of heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. The multitude therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it had thundered: others said, An angel hath spoken to Him. Jesus answered and said, This voice hath not come for My sake, but for your sakes.... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - John 12:1-50

CHAPTER 12 1. The Feast at Bethany. (John 12:1-8 .) 2. The Entrance into Jerusalem. (John 12:9-19 .) 3. The Inquiring Greeks and His Answer. (John 12:20-33 .) 4. His Final Words. (John 12:34-50 .) From the close of the previous chapter we learn that the Lord had gone with His disciples to a city called Ephraim. Six days before the Passover He came to Bethany again. They made Him a feast. Lazarus is especially mentioned as well as Martha, who served; Mary also was present with others who were... read more

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - John 12:28

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 12:19-50

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 12:20-36

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 12:27-36

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 12:28-29

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - John 12:1-50

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - John 12:28

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - John 12:1-50

Expositor's Bible Commentary - John 12:27-36

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - John 12:1-50

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