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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)