Common English Bible

John 12:29-34 Common English Bible (CEB)

29. The crowd standing there heard and said, "It’s thunder." Others said, "An angel spoke to him."

30. Jesus replied, "This voice wasn’t for my benefit but for yours.

31. Now is the time for judgment of this world. Now this world’s ruler will be thrown out.

32. When I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to me." (

33. He said this to show how he was going to die.)

34. The crowd responded, "We have heard from the Law that the Christ remains forever. How can you say that the Human One must be lifted up? Who is this Human One?"