John 12

The King James Version, with what the brothers preached on each verse.

John 12 read by Alexander Scourby, from his channel Scourby YouBible. It carries on into John 13.

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¹Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.

2 sermons on John 12:1

“We find out now, in John 12:1 and 7, that’s just exactly what He done.”
God's Gifts Always Find Place Their PlacesWilliam Branham, December 22, 1963
“We go to Jn 12:1-6.”
Seed of Discrepancy #21Lee Vayle, December 24, 1995

²There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him.

³Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.

⁴Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son , which should betray him,

1 sermon on John 12:4

“And the works that I do (Saint John 12:4), he that believeth on Me, the works that I do shall he do also.””
The Way BackWilliam Branham, November 23, 1962

⁵Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?

⁶This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein.

⁷Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying hath she kept this.

⁸For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always.

⁹Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus’ sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead.

¹⁰But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death;

¹¹Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.

¹²On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,

1 sermon on John 12:12

“John 12:12-19.”
Jesus' Name in the BrideLee Vayle, October 14, 1981

¹³Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.

¹⁴And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written,

6 sermons on John 12:14

“Then if Jesus, when He was here on earth, He said, “He that believeth on Me…” Saint John the 12th chapter and the 14th verse, I believe it is, He said, “He that believeth on Me, the works that I do”
Jesus Christ The Same Yesterday, Today, And ForeverWilliam Branham, April 26, 1956
“Saint John 12:14, “The works that I do shall you do also; even more than this shall you do, for I go to My Father.””
PardonWilliam Branham, October 28, 1963
“But, He was to come back in order that someone according to John 12:14 would have the mighty works that Jesus had.”
Events Made Clear by Prophecy # 6Lee Vayle, August 3, 1985
“The end-hour confession of Hebrews 12, which is Revelations 10:1-7, which is 1 Th 4-16, which is Malachi 4, based on Lk 17:20-30, Jn 12:14 right down the line.”
Anointed Ones at the End Time #12Lee Vayle, March 29, 1987
“(That’s not necessarily you, and Jn 12:14 is Bro. Branham’s.”
Perfect Faith #14Lee Vayle, September 23, 1987
“I’m going to quote Jn 14:12, not 12:14,” and I turned around and put Jn 12:14 right on the tape.”
Seed of Discrepancy #33Lee Vayle, April 28, 1996

¹⁵Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass’s colt.

¹⁶These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him.

¹⁷The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record.

1 sermon on John 12:17

“Now, in the 12th chapter of St. John, and let’s begin with the 17th verse and read the — down about the 28th verse.”
Sirs, We Would See JesusWilliam Branham, December 24, 1961

¹⁸For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle.

¹⁹The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him.

²⁰And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast:

29 sermons on John 12:20

“But tonight, introducing the campaign to you, I have chosen to read from Saint John the 12th chapter and the 20th verse.”
Sirs, We Would See JesusWilliam Branham, August 4, 1957
“Let’s see, I — I want to read a — a verse of Scripture here anyhow, found in the — the 12th chapter of Saint John, 20th verse, very familiar, but just to get a background to talk on healing.”
Sirs, We Would See JesusWilliam Branham, December 11, 1957
“In the word of Saint John the 12th chapter and the 20th verse, a little familiar text.”
Jesus Christ The Same Yesterday, Today, And ForeverWilliam Branham, February 7, 1958
“And now, I want to take the Scripture reading from Saint John 12:20.”
Jesus Christ The Same Yesterday, Today, And ForeverWilliam Branham, February 14, 1958
“Now, I want to read a familiar little text of Scripture found tonight in St. John the 12th chapter 20th verse:”
Jesus Christ The Same Yesterday, Today, And ForeverWilliam Branham, February 23, 1958
“Your personal faith in God… Now, in the book of Saint John the 12th chapter and the 20th verse, we read this just for a few moments now.”
Jesus Christ The Same Yesterday, Today, And ForeverWilliam Branham, March 12, 1958

See all 29 sermons on John 12:20

²¹The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.

1 sermon on John 12:21

“They couldn’t see him, because he was veiled in the temple.”
Second Coming of ChristLee Vayle, January 22, 1970

²²Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus.

²³And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.

²⁴Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.

7 sermons on John 12:24

“One more Scripture, if you want to write it down: John 12:24.”
What Was The Holy Ghost Given ForWilliam Branham, December 17, 1959
“You know, Saint John 12:24, Jesus said, “Except a corn of wheat falls into the ground, it abides alone.””
The MasterpieceWilliam Branham, July 5, 1964
“In John 12:24 Jesus said;”
ResurrectionLee Vayle, June 15, 1975
“You know, St. John 12:24, Jesus said, "Except a corn of wheat falls into the ground, it abides alone."”
Headship is HereLee Vayle, February 27, 1983
“But the husk is not the seed any more than the tassel or stalk was; it’s only a carrier of the life, the corn of wheat then of Jn 12:24.”
Masterpiece #5Lee Vayle, August 12, 1984
“In other words, he just cuts the verse off, but the idea is this: if that grain of wheat falls into the ground and it's the proper life, everything is right, it is that Word, God is in It, you are going to find a duplication there.”
Unveiling of God #12Lee Vayle, November 3, 1985

See all 7 sermons on John 12:24

²⁵He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.

²⁶If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.

²⁷Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour.

1 sermon on John 12:27

“Also in Jn 12:27 He said:”
Who Is This Melchisedec #20Lee Vayle, October 23, 1988

²⁸Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying , I have both glorified it , and will glorify it again.

1 sermon on John 12:28

²⁹The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it , said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him.

³⁰Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.

1 sermon on John 12:30

“Now, being we’re going to pray for the sick in the manner that I pray for them, I want to read just a little portion of God’s Word tonight out of the 12th chapter of Saint John, and about the 30th verse and the 31st.”
Sirs, We Would See JesusWilliam Branham, February 26, 1957

³¹Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.

³²And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.

7 sermons on John 12:32

“Now, if you keep a Scripture record of what sometimes ministers read, I would like to read for you out of the New Testament, the Book of Saint John, 12th chapter and 32nd verse, for an introduction.”
God's Provided WayWilliam Branham, May 16, 1961
“I want to take a little text here for a few moments, if the Lord willing, out of Saint John, the 12th chapter and the 32nd verse.”
An EnsignWilliam Branham, January 19, 1962
“And now over in the book of Saint John the 12th chapter and the 32nd verse, Jesus speaking:”
God Has A Provided WayWilliam Branham, July 28, 1962. Names it 2 times.
“And then in Saint John 12:32, we’ll read for the second part of the Scripture.”
Accepting God's Provided Way At The End TimeWilliam Branham, January 15, 1963. Names it 2 times.
“Now over in the Book of Saint John, the 12th chapter and the 32nd verse, I wish to read for a little portion of Scripture, just in the way of make a text, to build a context.”
There Is Only One Way Provided By God For AnythingWilliam Branham, July 31, 1963
“Now, in John 12: 32-34”
Godhead # 1Lee Vayle, March 3, 1968

See all 7 sermons on John 12:32

³³This he said, signifying what death he should die.

³⁴The 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?

1 sermon on John 12:34

³⁵Then 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.

4 sermons on John 12:35

“And I wish to read from Saint John the 12th chapter and the 35th verse beginning.”
God Keeps His WordWilliam Branham, January 15, 1957
“Okay, let's talk about that revelation, and how definite it is, how it comes in Jn 12:35, beginning.”
Presence #8Lee Vayle, June 10, 1981
“I know people don't like this kind of preaching, that's fine by me, I didn't make it up.”
Ephesians # 8Lee Vayle, July 26, 1981
“In Jn 12:35 we’re looking again:”
Shalom #14Lee Vayle, April 23, 1989

³⁶While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.

1 sermon on John 12:36

“I haven't even scratched the surface.”
Ephesians # 8Lee Vayle, July 26, 1981

³⁷But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:

4 sermons on John 12:37

“Now, in Saint John the 12th chapter, the 37th verse we read this, beginning at the 37th and reading down to the 40th inclusive:”
What Visions AreWilliam Branham, April 21, 1956
“John 12:37-41.”
Ephesians # 14Lee Vayle, January 20, 1982
“John 12: 37 to 41.”
Wisdom and KnowledgeLee Vayle, April 7, 1982
“We just read it here in paragraph 99, and this is perfectly Jesus in John 12:37-50.”
Paradox #7Lee Vayle, April 8, 1984

³⁸That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?

2 sermons on John 12:38

“Jn 12:38 - Rom 1:17,18, 8:18 - 1 Cor 2:10, 3:13, 14:30 - Gal 1:16, 3:23 - Eph 3:5 - Phil 3:15 2 Th 2:3,6,8 - 1 Pet 1:5,12, - 1 Pet 5:1.”
Presence #12Lee Vayle, July 15, 1981
“Now, let’s go to Jn 12:38‑40.”
Paradox #1Lee Vayle, March 11, 1984

³⁹Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again,

1 sermon on John 12:39

“And then over in Saint John the 12th chapter of Saint John and beginning with the 39th verse…”
God Keeps His WordWilliam Branham, January 20, 1957

⁴⁰He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.

⁴¹These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.

⁴²Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him , lest they should be put out of the synagogue:

⁴³For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

⁴⁴Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me.

2 sermons on John 12:44

“Now, there’s no doubt in my mind that Bro. Branham was also considering, very positively and emphatically, what the Word of God says in Jn 12:44-50.”
Leadership #9Lee Vayle, August 6, 1994
“There is no doubt in my mind that Bro. Branham was also considering very positively and emphatically Jn 12:44-50, because he was there before the people, and he knew that he was the leader.”
Leadership #10Lee Vayle, August 14, 1994. Names it 2 times.

⁴⁵And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me.

1 sermon on John 12:45

“John 12:45.”
Presence #14Lee Vayle, July 29, 1981

⁴⁶I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.

1 sermon on John 12:46

“Now, let’s take also Jn 12:46.”
Shalom #14Lee Vayle, April 23, 1989

⁴⁷And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.

1 sermon on John 12:47

“Let's go to John 12:47-48.”
The Day of the Master #2 3383Lee Vayle, June 12, 1983

⁴⁸He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.

⁴⁹For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.

4 sermons on John 12:49

“Or He said nothing about it.”
Faith Series #7 Faith and ConfessionLee Vayle, October 23, 1965
“No prophet can say anything, good or bad in himself.”
Why is He HereLee Vayle, August 22, 1982
“) That puts you back in the Word.”
Perfect Faith #15Lee Vayle, September 27, 1987
“We’re reading in Jn 12:49:”
Leadership #9Lee Vayle, August 6, 1994

⁵⁰And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.

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