New International Reader's Version

John 12:30-35 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

30. Jesus said, "This voice was for your benefit, not mine.

31. Now it is time for the world to be judged. Now the prince of this world will be thrown out.

32. But I am going to be lifted up from the earth. When I am, I will bring all people to myself."

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

34. The crowd spoke up. "The Law tells us that the Christ will remain forever," they said. "So how can you say, 'The Son of Man must be lifted up'? Who is this 'Son of Man'?"

35. Then Jesus told them, "You are going to have the light just a little while longer. Walk while you have the light. Do this before darkness catches up with you. Anyone who walks in the dark does not know where he is going.