v. 33 — But this He said, signifying by what manner of death He should die.
Commentary on the Gospel according to John · St Cyril of Alexandria
CyrJn 8.33.1
Hereby the Evangelist showed that the Lord did not suffer in ignorance, but voluntarily; and with full knowledge, not only that He was dying, but also in what manner: and He named the Cross [as His] death.