A.T. Robertson Commentary John 12:30

"Jesus answered and said, This voice hath not come for my sake, but for your sakes." — John 12:30 (ASV)

Not for my sake, but for your sakes (ου δι' εμε, αλλα δι' υμας). These words seem to contradict verses 28,29. Bernard suggests an interpolation into the words of Jesus. But why not take it to be the figure of exaggerated contrast, "not merely for my sake, but also for yours"?