John 12:21-31

21 They went to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said, "Sir, we would like to see Jesus."

22 Philip told Andrew, and then Andrew and Philip told Jesus.

23 Jesus said to them, "The time has come for the Son of Man to receive his glory.

24 I tell you the truth, a grain of wheat must fall to the ground and die to make many seeds. But if it never dies, it remains only a single seed.

25 Those who love their lives will lose them, but those who hate their lives in this world will keep true life forever.

26 Whoever serves me must follow me. Then my servant will be with me everywhere I am. My Father will honor anyone who serves me.

27 "Now I am very troubled. Should I say, 'Father, save me from this time'? No, I came to this time so I could suffer.

28 Father, bring glory to your name!" Then a voice came from heaven, "I have brought glory to it, and I will do it again."

29 The crowd standing there, who heard the voice, said it was thunder. But others said, "An angel has spoken to him."

30 Jesus said, "That voice was for your sake, not mine.

31 Now is the time for the world to be judged; now the ruler of this world will be thrown down.