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# General Information:
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In verse 33 John tells us background information about what Jesus said about being "lifted up" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
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# When I am lifted up from the earth
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Here Jesus refers to his crucifixion. You can translate this in an active form. AT: "When people raise me high on a cross" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
# will draw everyone to myself
Through his crucifixion, Jesus will provide a way for everyone to trust in him.
# He said this to indicate what kind of death he would die
John interprets Jesus' words to mean that people will crucify him. AT: "He said this to let the people know how he would die" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])