Joh 12:32-33 | MHM | STEP | v. 32 : Jesus adds, “And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself” (John 12:32 ). “Lifted up” means His crucifixion. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus will bring people from every nation to Himself.

‏ John 12:32-33

v. 32: Jesus adds, “And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself” (John 12:32 ^a). “Lifted up” means His crucifixion. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus will bring people from every nation to Himself.

v. 33: Jesus said this to show what kind of death he was going to die—being “lifted up” meant being crucified. The Gospel explains that Jesus said this to show by what kind of death He was going to die—being lifted up on the cross.