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John 12:24
Most certainly I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains by itself alone. But if it dies, it bears much fruit.
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Interpretation

Jesus teaches a grain dies that is traced in ordinary routines. John 12:24: notice "dies" and "most". Entrust grain dies through how disagreements are handled—let grace redraw instincts.

Context

In John (Gospel Narrative), naming grain dies. Placed in ch. 12, the nearby lines set its tone. The nearby sentences supply the texture.

Authorship & Historical Background

John was received under the name of John the Apostle. Many scholars judge John as follows: Tradition ties it to John’s circle; narrative differs from the Synoptics.. Date: AD 90–100. John appears framed for Johannine circles.. Johannine theology centers life and light in the Son. Johannine style and community setting feature in scholarly accounts.

More details
Traditional:John the Apostle
Modern scholarship:Johannine community; final redaction distinct from Synoptics.
Date:AD 90–100
Audience:Johannine circles.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not affect the core meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46