"This he said, signifying what death he should die." — John 12:33

John 12:33 · KJV

“This he said, signifying what death he should die.”

— John 12:33

And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all {men} unto me.

The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?

John 12 — Context

Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.

And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all {men} unto me.

This he said, signifying what death he should die.

The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?

Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.

Cross References

John 18:32

That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying what death he should die.

John 21:19

This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me.