John 12:29

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

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Other Translations for John 12:29

BSB
The crowd standing there heard it and said that it had thundered. Others said that an angel had spoken to Him.
AKJV
The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spoke to him.
CPDV
Therefore, the crowd, which was standing near and had heard it, said that it was like thunder. Others were saying, "An Angel was speaking with him."
ERV
The multitude therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it had thundered: others said, An angel hath spoken to him.
NHEB
The crowd therefore, who stood by and heard it, said that it had thundered. Others said, "An angel has spoken to him."
SMT
Then the crowd, having stood and heard, said it was thunder: others said, A messenger has spoken to him.

Commentary for John 12:29

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of John 12:29
Summary
Observers misinterpret heavenly voice as natural phenomena
Event
Crowd hears voice, disagrees meaning
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Narrative