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NASB | John 12:32 "And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to Myself." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 12:32 "And I, if and when I am lifted up from the earth [on the cross], will draw all people to Myself [Gentiles, as well as Jews]." |
Subject: THE MOST POWERFUL VERSE IN EVANGELISM! |
Bible Note: Footnote- *****5. (31-36) Jesus plainly proclaims His death a. The world system was judged by its treatment of Jesus at the cross; Satan was defeated there also (Col. 2:14-15); but their defeat is God's victory b. The verb used for lifted up (hypsothenai) has a deliberate double meaning; it signifies not only literal elevation (as on a cross) but also exaltation (in rank or honour). We don't "lift up" Christ with our praises in the sense He means here; He was lifted up on the cross, and we proclaim that fact to the world. We lift Him but proclaiming the work of the Cross.*** Ok I am done on this one :) -Kathy |