“Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.” This…

“These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these…

“Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.” Timing and Location The verse begins by…

“There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him.” Context John 12:2 is part of the larger…

“And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast:” Context Before delving into the verse itself, it is essential to understand the context in…

“Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?” Context John 12:5 is part of a passage that recounts an incident involving Jesus and…

“The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.” Context To understand the significance of this verse, it…

“This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein.” Context To understand the…

“Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus.” Context To understand the significance of John 12:22, it’s important to consider the surrounding verses and the overall…

“For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always.” Context To understand the meaning of this verse, it’s important to consider the context in which…