John 12:24

Verily, 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.

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Other Translations for John 12:24

BSB
Truly, truly, I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a seed; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.
AKJV
Truly, truly, I say to you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it stays alone: but if it die, it brings forth much fruit.
CPDV
Amen, amen, I say to you, unless the grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies,
ERV
Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a grain of wheat fall into the earth and die, it abideth by itself alone; but if it die, it beareth much fruit.
NHEB
Truly, truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains by itself alone. But if it dies, it bears much fruit.
SMT
Truly, truly, I say to you, except a kernel of wheat, having fallen into the earth, should die, it remains alone: and if it should die, it brings forth much fruit.

Commentary for John 12:24

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Overview of John 12:24
Summary
Death paradoxically produces abundant spiritual multiplication
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Jesus teaches harvest paradox
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching