29. When the crowd heard the voice, some of them thought it was thunder. Others thought an angel had spoken to Jesus.
30. Then Jesus told the crowd, “That voice spoke to help you, not me.
31. This world's people are now being judged, and the ruler of this world is already being thrown out!
32. If I am lifted up above the earth, I will make everyone want to come to me.”
33. Jesus was talking about the way he would be put to death.
34. The crowd said to Jesus, “The Scriptures teach that the Messiah will live for ever. How can you say that the Son of Man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of Man?”
35. Jesus answered, “The light will be with you for only a little longer. Walk in the light while you can. Then you won't be caught walking blindly in the dark.