# General Information:

In verse 33 John tells us background information about what Jesus said about being "lifted up" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])

# When I am lifted up from the earth

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]])

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/earth]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/death]]