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47 If anyone[a] hears my words and does not obey them,[b] I do not judge him. For I have not come to judge the world, but to save the world.[c] 48 The one who rejects me and does not accept[d] my words has a judge;[e] the word[f] I have spoken will judge him at the last day. 49 For I have not spoken from my own authority,[g] but the Father himself who sent me has commanded me[h] what I should say and what I should speak.

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  1. John 12:47 tn Grk “And if anyone”; the conjunction καί (kai, “and”) has been left untranslated here for improved English style.
  2. John 12:47 tn Or “guard them,” “keep them.”
  3. John 12:47 sn Cf. John 3:17.
  4. John 12:48 tn Or “does not receive.”
  5. John 12:48 tn Grk “has one who judges him.”
  6. John 12:48 tn Or “message.”
  7. John 12:49 tn Grk “I have not spoken from myself.”
  8. John 12:49 tn Grk “has given me commandment.”