# General Information:

Here John tells us background information about what Jesus said about being "lifted up." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/writing-background]])

# He said this to indicate what kind of death he would die

John interprets Jesus's words to mean that people will crucify him. Alternate translation: "He said this to let the people know how he would die" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/writing-background]])