John 12:33

He said this to indicate the kind of death He was going to die.

Berean Standard Bible
Other translations

King James Version

This he said, signifying what death he should die.

World English Bible

But he said this, signifying by what kind of death he should die.

American Standard Version

But this he said, signifying by what manner of death he should die.

Geneva Bible 1599

Nowe this sayd he, signifying what death he should die.

Darby Translation

But this he said signifying by what death he was about to die.

Young's Literal Translation

And this he said signifying by what death he was about to die;

Bible in Basic English

(This he said, pointing to the sort of death he would have.)

In context

32And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw everyone to Myself.”

34The crowd replied, “We have heard from the Law that the Christ will remain forever. So how can You say that the Son of Man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of Man?”

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