Jean - Caput 12

Jean 12.1 Iesus ergo ante sex dies paschae venit Bethaniam ubi fuerat Lazarus mortuus quem suscitavit Iesus Jean 12.2 fecerunt autem ei cenam ibi et Martha ministrabat Lazarus vero unus erat ex discumbentibus cum eo Jean 12.3 Maria ergo accepit libram unguenti nardi pistici pretiosi unxit pedes Iesu et extersit capillis suis pedes eius et domus impleta est ex odore unguenti Jean 12.4 dicit ergo unus ex discipulis eius Iudas Scariotis qui erat eum traditurus Jean 12.5 quare hoc unguentum non veniit trecentis denariis et datum est egenis Jean 12.6 dixit autem hoc non quia de egenis pertinebat ad eum sed quia fur erat et loculos habens ea quae mittebantur portabat Jean 12.7 dixit ergo Iesus sine illam ut in die sepulturae meae servet illud Jean 12.8 pauperes enim semper habetis vobiscum me autem non semper habetis Jean 12.9 cognovit ergo turba multa ex Iudaeis quia illic est et venerunt non propter Iesum tantum sed ut Lazarum viderent quem suscitavit a mortuis Jean 12.10 cogitaverunt autem principes sacerdotum ut et Lazarum interficerent Jean 12.11 quia multi propter illum abibant ex Iudaeis et credebant in Iesum Jean 12.12 in crastinum autem turba multa quae venerat ad diem festum cum audissent quia venit Iesus Hierosolyma Jean 12.13 acceperunt ramos palmarum et processerunt obviam ei et clamabant osanna benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini rex Israhel Jean 12.14 et invenit Iesus asellum et sedit super eum sicut scriptum est Jean 12.15 noli timere filia Sion ecce rex tuus venit sedens super pullum asinae Jean 12.16 haec non cognoverunt discipuli eius primum sed quando glorificatus est Iesus tunc recordati sunt quia haec erant scripta de eo et haec fecerunt ei Jean 12.17 testimonium ergo perhibebat turba quae erat cum eo quando Lazarum vocavit de monumento et suscitavit eum a mortuis Jean 12.18 propterea et obviam venit ei turba quia audierunt eum fecisse hoc signum Jean 12.19 Pharisaei ergo dixerunt ad semet ipsos videtis quia nihil proficimus ecce mundus totus post eum abiit Jean 12.20 erant autem gentiles quidam ex his qui ascenderant ut adorarent in die festo Jean 12.21 hii ergo accesserunt ad Philippum qui erat a Bethsaida Galilaeae et rogabant eum dicentes domine volumus Iesum videre Jean 12.22 venit Philippus et dicit Andreae Andreas rursum et Philippus dixerunt Iesu Jean 12.23 Iesus autem respondit eis dicens venit hora ut clarificetur Filius hominis Jean 12.24 amen amen dico vobis nisi granum frumenti cadens in terram mortuum fuerit Jean 12.25 ipsum solum manet si autem mortuum fuerit multum fructum adfert qui amat animam suam perdet eam et qui odit animam suam in hoc mundo in vitam aeternam custodit eam Jean 12.26 si quis mihi ministrat me sequatur et ubi sum ego illic et minister meus erit si quis mihi ministraverit honorificabit eum Pater meus Jean 12.27 nunc anima mea turbata est et quid dicam Pater salvifica me ex hora hac sed propterea veni in horam hanc Jean 12.28 Pater clarifica tuum nomen venit ergo vox de caelo et clarificavi et iterum clarificabo Jean 12.29 turba ergo quae stabat et audierat dicebant tonitruum factum esse alii dicebant angelus ei locutus est Jean 12.30 respondit Iesus et dixit non propter me vox haec venit sed propter vos Jean 12.31 nunc iudicium est mundi nunc princeps huius mundi eicietur foras Jean 12.32 et ego si exaltatus fuero a terra omnia traham ad me ipsum Jean 12.33 hoc autem dicebat significans qua morte esset moriturus Jean 12.34 respondit ei turba nos audivimus ex lege quia Christus manet in aeternum et quomodo tu dicis oportet exaltari Filium hominis quis est iste Filius hominis Jean 12.35 dixit ergo eis Iesus adhuc modicum lumen in vobis est ambulate dum lucem habetis ut non tenebrae vos conprehendant et qui ambulat in tenebris nescit quo vadat Jean 12.36 dum lucem habetis credite in lucem ut filii lucis sitis haec locutus est Iesus et abiit et abscondit se ab eis Jean 12.37 cum autem tanta signa fecisset coram eis non credebant in eum Jean 12.38 ut sermo Esaiae prophetae impleretur quem dixit Domine quis credidit auditui nostro et brachium Domini cui revelatum est Jean 12.39 propterea non poterant credere quia iterum dixit Esaias Jean 12.40 excaecavit oculos eorum et induravit eorum cor ut non videant oculis et intellegant corde et convertantur et sanem eos Jean 12.41 haec dixit Esaias quando vidit gloriam eius et locutus est de eo Jean 12.42 verumtamen et ex principibus multi crediderunt in eum sed propter Pharisaeos non confitebantur ut de synagoga non eicerentur Jean 12.43 dilexerunt enim gloriam hominum magis quam gloriam Dei Jean 12.44 Iesus autem clamavit et dixit qui credit in me non credit in me sed in eum qui misit me Jean 12.45 et qui videt me videt eum qui misit me Jean 12.46 ego lux in mundum veni ut omnis qui credit in me in tenebris non maneat Jean 12.47 et si quis audierit verba mea et non custodierit ego non iudico eum non enim veni ut iudicem mundum sed ut salvificem mundum Jean 12.48 qui spernit me et non accipit verba mea habet qui iudicet eum sermo quem locutus sum ille iudicabit eum in novissimo die Jean 12.49 quia ego ex me ipso non sum locutus sed qui misit me Pater ipse mihi mandatum dedit quid dicam et quid loquar Jean 12.50 et scio quia mandatum eius vita aeterna est quae ergo ego loquor sicut dixit mihi Pater sic loquor

Jean : Caput 12

The Proclamation of Jesus in Jerusalem

Chapter 12 of the Gospel of John marks a decisive turning point in Jesus' earthly ministry, ushering in the final week of his life. This event, known as the Triumphal Entry, is rich in meaning and symbolism, recounting the anointing at Bethany, the acclamation of the crowds, and Jesus' final public discourse. Throughout this chapter, we discover profound themes such as sacrifice, glory through suffering, and the judgment of the world. John 12 thus prepares the way for the tragic events of the crucifixion, while revealing the divine nature of Jesus.

Enlightening Themes and Bible Passages

To better understand the teachings of this transitional chapter, let's examine five biblical passages that shed light on the crucial themes present in John 12.

Isaiah 53:1

"Who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?" - John quotes this prophecy from Isaiah to illustrate the people's disbelief in Jesus. This verse links Jesus' ministry to the prophecies of the Old Testament, highlighting the mystery of faith.

Zechariah 9:9

"Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Rejoice, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, a colt, the foal of a donkey. » - This prophecy is cited in connection with Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem, thus fulfilling the messianic expectations of his people.

Psalms 118:25-26

"Save us, O Lord, we beseech you! Prosper us, O Lord, we beseech you! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. From the house of the Lord, we bless you." » - This psalm is sung during the triumphal entry, illustrating how the crowd welcomes Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah, seeking deliverance.

Deuteronomy 18:15

"The Lord your God will raise up a prophet like me from among his brothers; you shall listen to him. » - This prophecy of Moses is fulfilled in Jesus, who is the last of the prophets, and whose authority is confirmed in John 12:44-50, calling everyone to listen to him attentively.

Daniel 7:13-14

"In my night vision, I saw someone like a son of man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the old man and was brought before him. He received authority, glory, and a kingdom; all peoples, nations, and languages ​​worshipped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will never end, and his kingdom that will never be destroyed." - This vision of Daniel echoes Jesus' statements regarding his glorification and judgment, as mentioned in John 12:23-36.

As we explore these passages, we are invited to meditate on the depth of the triumphal entry event and how Jesus, by fulfilling the Scriptures, offers us a renewed understanding of his role as Savior and King. May our faith be strengthened through these revealed truths.