John 12:23-26

²³ But Jesus answered them, saying, “The hour has come that the Son of Man should be glorified.

²⁴ Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain.

²⁵ He who loves his life will lose it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.

²⁶ If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also. If anyone serves Me, him My Father will honor.

There is no indication that Jesus met with the Greeks.

Previously (John 2:4; 7:30), Jesus had said that His hour had no come. Now it had (v. 23).

glorified (v. 23) — His death, which fulfilled His purpose (John 13:31-32).

When a grain of wheat dies (v. 24), it produces other grains. The life in grain is passed through death. So Christ’s life is passed to us through His death.

Verse 25 — Matthew 10:39; 16:25; Mark 8:35; Luke 9:24; 17:33. See also Philippians 3:7-10; Colossians 3:1-4. By giving up themselves and serving Christ, they may do without earthly benefits but would be honored by God.