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Theophany · audition · Confidence: high · curated

Voice from Heaven in John 12

Cited scripture

  • John 12:28 — Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.
  • John 12:29 — The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him.
  • John 12:30 — Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.

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3 Christian traditions affirm this interpretation.

Historic voices touch this

3 passages from 3 historic works cite scripture this interpretation depends on.

  • Catechism of the Catholic Church · 1 passage
  • Homilies on Matthew · 1 passage
  • Homilies on the Gospel of John · 1 passage