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Look how the whole world has gone after him!&#8221 <a href="/nlt/john/12.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then the Pharisees said to each other, “There’s nothing we can do. Look, everyone has gone after him!” <a href="/esv/john/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> So the Pharisees said to one another, “You see that you are gaining nothing. Look, the world has gone after him.” <a href="/bsb/john/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then the Pharisees said to one another, “You can see that this is doing you no good. Look how the whole world has gone after Him!” <a href="/blb/john/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore the Pharisees said among themselves, "You see that you gain nothing. Behold, the world has gone after Him." <a href="/kjv/john/12.htm">King James Bible</a> The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him. <a href="/nkjv/john/12.htm">New King James Version</a> The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, “You see that you are accomplishing nothing. Look, the world has gone after Him!” <a href="/nasb_/john/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So the Pharisees said to one another, “You see that you are not accomplishing anything; look, the world has gone after Him!” <a href="/nasb/john/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> So the Pharisees said to one another, &#8220You see that you are not doing any good; look, the world has gone after Him.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/john/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> The Pharisees therefore said to one another, “You see that you are not doing any good; look, the world has gone after Him.” <a href="/lsb/john/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So the Pharisees said to one another, “You see that you are gaining nothing; look, the world has gone after Him.” <a href="/amp/john/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then the Pharisees [argued and] said to one another, “You see that your efforts are futile. Look! The whole world has gone [running] after Him!” <a href="/csb/john/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the Pharisees said to one another, “You see? You’ve accomplished nothing. Look, the world has gone after him! ” <a href="/hcsb/john/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the Pharisees said to one another, &#8220You see? You&#8217ve accomplished nothing. Look—the world has gone after Him!&#8221 <a href="/asv/john/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Behold how ye prevail nothing: lo, the world is gone after him. <a href="/cev/john/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But the Pharisees said to each other, "There is nothing we can do! Everyone in the world is following Jesus." <a href="/erv/john/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Behold how ye prevail nothing: lo, the world is gone after him. <a href="/gwt/john/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The Pharisees said to each other, "This is getting us nowhere. Look! The whole world is following him!" <a href="/gnt/john/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> The Pharisees then said to one another, "You see, we are not succeeding at all! Look, the whole world is following him!" <a href="/isv/john/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then the Pharisees told one another, "You see, there is nothing you can do. Look, the world has gone after him!" <a href="/msb/john/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then the Pharisees said to one another, ?You can see that this is doing you no good. Look how the whole world has gone after Him!? <a href="/net/john/12.htm">NET Bible</a> Thus the Pharisees said to one another, "You see that you can do nothing. Look, the world has run off after him!" <a href="/nheb/john/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, "See how you accomplish nothing. Look, the whole world has gone after him." <a href="/wbt/john/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him. <a href="/wey/john/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The result was that the Pharisees said among themselves, "Observe how idle all your efforts are! The world is gone after him!" <a href="/web/john/12.htm">World English Bible</a> The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, “See how you accomplish nothing. Behold, the world has gone after him.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> therefore the Pharisees said among themselves, “You see that you do not gain anything, behold, the world went after Him.” <a href="/blb/john/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore the Pharisees said among themselves, "You see that you gain nothing. Behold, the world has gone after Him." <a href="/ylt/john/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> the Pharisees, therefore, said among themselves, 'Ye see that ye do not gain anything, lo, the world did go after him.' <a href="/slt/john/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Then said the Pharisees among themselves, Ye see that ye aid nothing; behold, the world has departed after him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The Pharisees therefore said among themselves: Do you see that we prevail nothing? behold, the whole world is gone after him. <a href="/cpdv/john/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, the Pharisees said among themselves: “Do you see that we are accomplishing nothing? Behold, the entire world has gone after him.” <a href="/nabre/john/12.htm">New American Bible</a> So the Pharisees said to one another, “You see that you are gaining nothing. Look, the whole world has gone after him.” <a href="/nrsvce/john/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The Pharisees then said to one another, “You see, you can do nothing. Look, the world has gone after him!”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> The Pharisees said one to another, Do you see that you have not been able to gain anything? Behold, all the people have gone after him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And the Pharisees were saying to one another, “Do you see that you are not gaining anything? Behold, the whole world is going after him.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Then the Pharisees said among themselves: You see that you gain nothing. Behold, the world has gone after him.<CM> <a href="/godbey/john/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Then the Pharisees said to one another, You see, that you are prevailing as to nothing: behold, the world has gone away after Him. <a href="/haweis/john/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then said the Pharisees among themselves, Do ye not perceive that ye gain no advantage? behold, the world is gone after him.<CM> <a href="/mace/john/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a> the Pharisees therefore said among themselves, don't you perceive we lose ground? you see what a world of followers attend him. <a href="/wey/john/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The result was that the Pharisees said among themselves, "Observe how idle all your efforts are! The world is gone after him!" <a href="/worrell/john/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> The Pharisees, therefore, said among themselves, "Ye see that ye are effecting nothing! Behold, the world went away after Him!" <a href="/worsley/john/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> The pharisees therefore said among themselves, Do ye not see that ye prevail nothing? Behold, all the world is gone after Him. <a href="/parallel/john/12-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=4484" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/12.htm">The Triumphal Entry</a> …18That is also why the crowd went out to meet Him, because they heard that He had performed this sign. 19<a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5330.htm" title="5330: Pharisaioi (N-NMP) -- Of Hebrew origin; a separatist, i.e. Exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary.">Pharisees</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipan (V-AIA-3P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">said</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heautous (RefPro-AM3P) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">one another,</a> <a href="/greek/2334.htm" title="2334: Theōreite (V-PIA-2P) -- From a derivative of theaomai; to be a spectator of, i.e. Discern, (experience) or intensively (acknowledge).">“You can see</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/5623.htm" title="5623: ōpheleite (V-PIA-2P) -- To help, benefit, do good, be useful (to), profit. From the same as opheleia; to be useful, i.e. To benefit.">this is doing you no good.</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/3762.htm" title="3762: ouden (Adj-ANS) -- No one, none, nothing. "></a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: ide (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!">Look how</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2889.htm" title="2889: kosmos (N-NMS) -- Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally).">whole world</a> <a href="/greek/565.htm" title="565: apēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively.">has gone</a> <a href="/greek/3694.htm" title="3694: opisō (Prep) -- Behind, after; back, backwards. From the same as opisthen with enclitic of direction; to the back, i.e. Aback.">after</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him!”</a> 20Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the feast.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/11-47.htm">John 11:47-48</a> Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs. / If we let Him go on like this, everyone will believe in Him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.” <a href="/john/7-31.htm">John 7:31-32</a> Many in the crowd, however, believed in Him and said, “When the Christ comes, will He perform more signs than this man?” / When the Pharisees heard the crowd whispering these things about Jesus, they and the chief priests sent officers to arrest Him. <a href="/john/7-46.htm">John 7:46-48</a> “Never has anyone spoken like this man!” the officers answered. / “Have you also been deceived?” replied the Pharisees. / “Have any of the rulers or Pharisees believed in Him? <a href="/john/11-53.htm">John 11:53</a> So from that day on they plotted to kill Him. <a href="/john/6-15.htm">John 6:15</a> Then Jesus, realizing that they were about to come and make Him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by Himself. <a href="/matthew/21-8.htm">Matthew 21:8-9</a> A massive crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. / The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!” <a href="/luke/19-39.htm">Luke 19:39-40</a> But some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples!” / “I tell you,” He answered, “if they remain silent, the very stones will cry out.” <a href="/mark/11-18.htm">Mark 11:18</a> When the chief priests and scribes heard this, they looked for a way to kill Him. For they were afraid of Him, because the whole crowd was astonished at His teaching. <a href="/acts/4-16.htm">Acts 4:16-17</a> “What shall we do with these men?” they asked. “It is clear to everyone living in Jerusalem that a remarkable miracle has occurred through them, and we cannot deny it. / But to keep this message from spreading any further among the people, we must warn them not to speak to anyone in this name.” <a href="/acts/5-28.htm">Acts 5:28</a> “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,” he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make us responsible for this man’s blood.” <a href="/matthew/27-18.htm">Matthew 27:18</a> For he knew it was out of envy that they had handed Jesus over to him. <a href="/mark/15-10.htm">Mark 15:10</a> For he knew it was out of envy that the chief priests had handed Jesus over. <a href="/luke/15-1.htm">Luke 15:1-2</a> Now all the tax collectors and sinners were gathering around to listen to Jesus. / So the Pharisees and scribes began to grumble: “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” <a href="/psalms/2-1.htm">Psalm 2:1-2</a> Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a> He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive you how you prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him.Perceive.<a href="/john/11-47.htm">John 11:47-50</a> Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many miracles… <a href="/matthew/21-15.htm">Matthew 21:15</a> And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David; they were sore displeased,<a href="/luke/19-47.htm">Luke 19:47,48</a> And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him, … the world.<a href="/john/3-26.htm">John 3:26</a> And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him.<a href="/john/17-21.htm">John 17:21</a> That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.<a href="/psalms/22-27.htm">Psalm 22:27</a> All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/5-36.htm">Accomplish</a> <a href="/ezekiel/29-20.htm">Efforts</a> <a href="/john/7-18.htm">Gain</a> <a href="/john/6-18.htm">Getting</a> <a href="/john/11-50.htm">Good</a> <a href="/luke/24-11.htm">Idle</a> <a href="/luke/12-17.htm">Nowhere</a> <a href="/john/4-35.htm">Observe</a> <a href="/john/8-27.htm">Perceive</a> <a href="/john/11-57.htm">Pharisees</a> <a href="/luke/23-23.htm">Prevail</a> <a href="/john/6-63.htm">Profit</a> <a href="/john/6-66.htm">Result</a> <a href="/john/11-56.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/john/11-37.htm">Unable</a> <a href="/john/11-52.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/james/5-16.htm">Accomplish</a> <a href="/john/19-12.htm">Efforts</a> <a href="/acts/7-10.htm">Gain</a> <a href="/john/18-3.htm">Getting</a> <a href="/john/16-7.htm">Good</a> <a href="/acts/17-5.htm">Idle</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-14.htm">Nowhere</a> <a href="/acts/15-5.htm">Observe</a> <a href="/john/12-40.htm">Perceive</a> <a href="/john/12-42.htm">Pharisees</a> <a href="/acts/26-3.htm">Prevail</a> <a href="/acts/16-16.htm">Profit</a> <a href="/john/19-12.htm">Result</a> <a href="/john/14-11.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/john/12-39.htm">Unable</a> <a href="/john/12-25.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">John 12</div>1. <a href="/john/12-1.htm">Jesus excuses Mary anointing his feet.</a> 9. <a href="/john/12-9.htm">The people flock to see Lazarus.</a> 10. <a href="/john/12-10.htm">The chief priests consult to kill him.</a> 12. <a href="/john/12-12.htm">Jesus rides into Jerusalem.</a> 20. <a href="/john/12-20.htm">Greeks desire to see Jesus.</a> 23. <a href="/john/12-23.htm">He foretells his death.</a> 37. <a href="/john/12-37.htm">The people are generally blinded;</a> 42. <a href="/john/12-42.htm">yet many chief rulers believe, but do not confess him;</a> 44. <a href="/john/12-44.htm">therefore Jesus calls earnestly for confession of faith.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then the Pharisees said to one another The Pharisees were a prominent religious group in Judaism during the time of Jesus. They were known for their strict adherence to the Law of Moses and the oral traditions. This phrase indicates an internal discussion among the Pharisees, highlighting their concern and frustration. Historically, the Pharisees often found themselves in opposition to Jesus due to His teachings and actions, which challenged their interpretations and authority.“You can see that this is doing you no good. This statement reflects the Pharisees' realization that their efforts to discredit Jesus were failing. Despite their attempts to undermine His influence, Jesus continued to gain followers. This phrase underscores the growing popularity of Jesus and the inability of the Pharisees to control the situation. It also reveals their fear of losing power and influence over the people.Look how the whole world has gone after Him!” The phrase "the whole world" is hyperbolic, emphasizing the widespread impact of Jesus' ministry. It suggests that people from various regions and backgrounds were drawn to Jesus, fulfilling prophecies such as <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a>, which speaks of the Messiah being a light to the nations. This statement foreshadows the global spread of Christianity and the inclusion of Gentiles in the faith. It also highlights the Pharisees' perception of Jesus as a significant threat to their authority and the established religious order.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/pharisees.htm">Pharisees</a> A religious and political group in ancient Judaism known for strict adherence to the Law and traditions. They often opposed Jesus due to His teachings and growing influence. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure of Christianity, whose teachings and miracles drew large crowds, causing concern among the religious leaders of the time. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where this event takes place, significant as a religious and cultural center for the Jewish people. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> Represents the people who were following Jesus, intrigued by His teachings and miracles, and who had just witnessed His triumphal entry into Jerusalem. 5. <a href="/topical/t/triumphal_entry.htm">Triumphal Entry</a> The event preceding this verse, where Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey, fulfilling prophecy and being hailed as a king by the people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_threat_of_jesus'_influence.htm">The Threat of Jesus' Influence</a> The Pharisees' statement reveals their fear of losing control and power. Reflect on how Jesus challenges the status quo in our lives and society. <a href="/topical/t/the_universal_appeal_of_jesus.htm">The Universal Appeal of Jesus</a> The phrase "the whole world" indicates the broad appeal of Jesus' message. Consider how the Gospel transcends cultural and geographical boundaries. <a href="/topical/r/resistance_to_change.htm">Resistance to Change</a> The Pharisees' reaction is a common human response to change and challenge. Evaluate areas in your life where you might resist Jesus' transformative power. <a href="/topical/p/prophetic_fulfillment.htm">Prophetic Fulfillment</a> Jesus' entry into Jerusalem fulfills Old Testament prophecy, affirming His identity as the Messiah. Study how Jesus fulfills God's promises and what that means for your faith. <a href="/topical/w/witnessing_to_the_world.htm">Witnessing to the World</a> The spread of Jesus' influence challenges believers to be active witnesses. Reflect on how you can share the Gospel in your community and beyond.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 12</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_eternal_life.htm">What defines eternal life?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_names_of_jesus_christ.htm">What are the names of Jesus Christ?</a> <a href="/q/how_are_moses_and_jesus_similar.htm">What similarities exist between Moses and Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_luke_19_28-40's_entry_timing_compare.htm">How does the timing of Jesus’s entry in Luke 19:28-40 align or conflict with other Gospel accounts of the Triumphal Entry? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19) Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing?--The words may be also read, "Look how ye profit nothing" (imperative); or, Ye perceive how ye profit nothing (indicative). Upon the whole this last is to be preferred. They blame each other for the failure of all their plans (comp. <a href="/john/11-47.htm" title="Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man does many miracles.">John 11:47</a>), and prepare themselves to accept the counsel of Caiaphas.Behold, the world is gone after him.--They use terms which express the bitterness of their despair. They who had asked in scorn, "Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him?" who called "cursed" "this people who knoweth not the law" who followed Him (<a href="/context/john/7-48.htm" title="Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him?">John 7:48-49</a>), have heard Jews of Jerusalem express their belief in Him; and now, see Him whom they are seeking to kill, borne as the Messiah at the head of a throng of pilgrims.The words rendered "gone after him" apply that they had gone away from themselves, and rejected their authority; and had then gone after Him. (Comp. Note on <a href="/john/12-11.htm" title="Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.">John 12:11</a>.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 19. - The Pharisees therefore, at the sight of the popular enthusiasm, said to themselves; i.e. to their own inner circle. Hengstenberg thinks here is a hint of some medium of communication between John and the Pharisees, and imagines it to be found through Martha and Simon (her husband). Their language was, Perceive [ye] - or, ye perceive (either imperative or indicative) - that ye prevail nothing! The interrogative may also be a true translation. Do ye perceive that ye prevail nothing? On either hypothesis, it cannot be, as Chrysostom says, the language of the friends of Jesus among the Pharisees, but rather the cry of despair and rage. Behold, the (κόσμος) world has gone away after him. They are repenting that they had not followed out the coercive plans and murderous designs of Caiaphas, and had been content with half-measures. <a href="/commentaries/john/12-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. the Οἱ (Hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Pharisees Φαρισαῖοι (Pharisaioi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5330.htm">Strong's 5330: </a> Of Hebrew origin; a separatist, i.e. Exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary. said εἶπαν (eipan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. one another, ἑαυτούς (heautous) Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> Himself, herself, itself. “You can see Θεωρεῖτε (Theōreite) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2334.htm">Strong's 2334: </a> From a derivative of theaomai; to be a spectator of, i.e. Discern, (experience) or intensively (acknowledge). that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. this is doing you no good. ὠφελεῖτε (ōpheleite) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5623.htm">Strong's 5623: </a> To help, benefit, do good, be useful (to), profit. From the same as opheleia; to be useful, i.e. To benefit. Look [how] ἴδε (ide) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2400.htm">Strong's 2400: </a> See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. whole world κόσμος (kosmos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2889.htm">Strong's 2889: </a> Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally). has gone ἀπῆλθεν (apēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_565.htm">Strong's 565: </a> From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively. after ὀπίσω (opisō) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3694.htm">Strong's 3694: </a> Behind, after; back, backwards. From the same as opisthen with enclitic of direction; to the back, i.e. Aback. Him!” αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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