John 12:21-26

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on John 12:21-26

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²¹They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and requested of him, “Sir, we want to see Jesus.”

²²Philip relayed this appeal to Andrew, and both of them went and told Jesus.

          23But Jesus replied, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.
          24Truly, truly, I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a seed; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.
          25Whoever loves his life will lose it, but whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.
          26If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, My servant will be as well. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.

— John 12:21-26

(BSB)

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Illustration of John 12:26 -- Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.

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