Editing Gospel of John (section)

===Cross===
The portrayal of Jesus's death in John is unique among the gospels. It does not appear to rely on the kinds of atonement theology indicative of vicarious sacrifice<ref>{{bibleverse|Mark|10:45}}, {{bibleverse|Romans|3:25}}</ref> but rather presents Jesus's death as his glorification and return to the Father. Likewise, the Synoptic Gospels' three "passion predictions"<ref>{{bibleverse|Mark|8:31}}, {{bibleverse|Mark|9:31}}, {{bibleverse|Mark|10:33–34}} and pars.</ref> are replaced by three instances of Jesus explaining how he will be exalted or "lifted up".<ref>{{bibleverse|John|3:14}}, {{bibleverse|John|8:28}}, {{bibleverse|John|12:32}}.</ref> The verb for "lifted up" ({{langx|grc|ὑψωθῆναι}}, {{transliteration|grc|hypsōthēnai}}) reflects the [[double entendre]] at work in John's theology of the cross, for Jesus is both physically elevated from the earth at the [[crucifixion]] but also, at the same time, exalted and glorified.{{sfn|Kysar|2007a|pp=49–54}}