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href="/bsb/john/12.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/john/12.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />for on account of him many of the Jews were going over to Jesus and believing in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/john/12.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />for it was because of him that many of the people had deserted them and believed in Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/john/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />because on account of him many of the Jews were going away and believing in Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/john/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />for on account of him many of the Jews were deserting them and believing in Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />because on account of him many of the Jews were going away and were believing in Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/john/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/john/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />because on account of him many of the Jews went away and believed in Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/john/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />because on account of him many of the Jews were going away and were believing in Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/john/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />because on account of him many of the Jews were going away and were believing in Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/john/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />because on account of him many of the Jews were going away, and were believing in Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/john/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />because on account of him many of the Jews were going away and were believing in Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/john/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />because on account of him many of the Jews were going away [from the teaching and traditions of the Jewish leaders] and believing in Jesus [following Him as Savior and Messiah].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/john/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />because he was the reason many of the Jews were deserting them and believing in Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/john/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />because he was the reason many of the Jews were deserting them and believing in Jesus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/john/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/john/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />He was the reason that many of the people were turning from them and putting their faith in Jesus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/john/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/john/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Lazarus was the reason why many people were leaving the Jews and believing in Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/john/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />because on his account many Jews were rejecting them and believing in Jesus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/john/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />since he was the reason why so many of the Jews were leaving to believe in Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/john/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />for on account of him many of the Jews were deserting them and believing in Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/john/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />for on account of him many of the Jewish people from Jerusalem were going away and believing in Jesus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/john/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />because on account of him many of the Jewish people went away and believed in Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/john/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />for because of him many of the Jews left them and became believers in Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/john/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />because on account of him many of the Jews went away and believed in Jesus. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/john/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />because on account of him many of the Jews were going away, and were believing in Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />because on account of him many of the Jews were going away and were believing in Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/john/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> because on account of him many of the Jews were going away, and were believing in Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/john/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Because many for him retired, and believed in Jesus.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/john/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Because many of the Jews, by reason of him, went away, and believed in Jesus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/john/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For many of the Jews, because of him, were going away and were believing in Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/john/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />because many of the Jews were turning away and believing in Jesus because of him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/john/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />since it was on account of him that many of the Jews were deserting and were believing in Jesus.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/john/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Because on his account a great many Jews were leaving and believing in Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Because many of the Judeans were leaving because of him and believing in Yeshua.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/john/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />because on account of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/john/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />because through him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/john/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />because on his account many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/john/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />because he was the occasion that many of the Jews left them, and believed on Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />for because of him many of the Jews left them and became believers in Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/john/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />because, on his account, many of the Jews were going away, and were believing on Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/john/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Because on his account many of the Jews went away <i>from them,</i> and believed on Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/john/12-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=4412" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/john/12.htm">The Plot to Kill Lazarus</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well, <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">for</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: di’ (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">on account of</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- 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> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: polloi (Adj-NMP) -- Much, many; often. ">many</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/2453.htm" title="2453: Ioudaiōn (Adj-GMP) -- Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.">Jews</a> <a href="/greek/5217.htm" title="5217: hypēgon (V-IIA-3P) -- To go away, depart, begone, die. From hupo and ago; to lead under, i.e. Withdraw or retire, literally or figuratively.">were deserting them</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4100.htm" title="4100: episteuon (V-IIA-3P) -- From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.">believing</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsoun (N-AMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">12</span>The next day the great crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-45.htm">John 11:45-46</a></span><br />Therefore many of the Jews who had come to Mary, and had seen what Jesus did, believed in Him. / But some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-53.htm">John 11:53</a></span><br />So from that day on they plotted to kill Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-57.htm">John 11:57</a></span><br />But the chief priests and Pharisees had given orders that anyone who knew where He was must report it, so that they could arrest Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-18.htm">John 12:18-19</a></span><br />That is also why the crowd went out to meet Him, because they heard that He had performed this sign. / 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!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-2.htm">John 6:2</a></span><br />A large crowd followed Him because they saw the signs He was performing on the sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-31.htm">John 7:31</a></span><br />Many in the crowd, however, believed in Him and said, “When the Christ comes, will He perform more signs than this man?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/9-16.htm">John 9:16</a></span><br />Because of this, some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for He does not keep the Sabbath.” But others said, “How can a sinful man perform such signs?” And there was division among them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-42.htm">John 10:42</a></span><br />And many in that place believed in Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-41.htm">Acts 2:41</a></span><br />Those who embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-4.htm">Acts 4:4</a></span><br />But many who heard the message believed, and the number of men grew to about five thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-7.htm">Acts 6:7</a></span><br />So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-42.htm">Acts 9:42</a></span><br />This became known all over Joppa, and many people believed in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/11-21.htm">Acts 11:21</a></span><br />The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/17-12.htm">Acts 17:12</a></span><br />As a result, many of them believed, along with quite a few prominent Greek women and men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-45.htm">Matthew 21:45-46</a></span><br />When the chief priests and Pharisees heard His parables, they knew that Jesus was speaking about them. / Although they wanted to arrest Him, they were afraid of the crowds, because the people regarded Him as a prophet.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/12-18.htm">John 12:18</a></b></br> For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/11-45.htm">John 11:45,48</a></b></br> Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/15-18.htm">John 15:18-25</a></b></br> If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before <i>it hated</i> you… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/12-9.htm">Account</a> <a href="/john/11-48.htm">Belief</a> <a href="/john/11-45.htm">Believed</a> <a href="/john/11-45.htm">Believers</a> <a href="/john/11-26.htm">Believing</a> <a href="/john/11-40.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/john/12-9.htm">Great</a> <a href="/john/12-9.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/12-9.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/john/12-10.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/john/12-6.htm">Reason</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/12-25.htm">Account</a> <a href="/john/12-37.htm">Belief</a> <a href="/john/12-37.htm">Believed</a> <a href="/acts/1-15.htm">Believers</a> <a href="/john/12-37.htm">Believing</a> <a href="/john/12-36.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/john/12-12.htm">Great</a> <a href="/john/12-12.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/13-33.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/john/13-12.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/john/12-18.htm">Reason</a><div class="vheading2">John 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/12-1.htm">Jesus excuses Mary anointing his feet.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/12-9.htm">The people flock to see Lazarus.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/12-10.htm">The chief priests consult to kill him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/12-12.htm">Jesus rides into Jerusalem.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/12-20.htm">Greeks desire to see Jesus.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/12-23.htm">He foretells his death.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/12-37.htm">The people are generally blinded;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">42. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/12-42.htm">yet many chief rulers believe, but do not confess him;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">44. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/12-44.htm">therefore Jesus calls earnestly for confession of faith.</a></span><br></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'; 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The miracle of Lazarus's resurrection is a pivotal event in the Gospel of John, demonstrating Jesus' power over life and death. This act not only solidified Jesus' identity as the Son of God but also served as a catalyst for belief among the Jews. The raising of Lazarus is a type of Christ's own resurrection, foreshadowing the ultimate victory over death.<p><b>many of the Jews</b><br>The term "Jews" in the Gospel of John often refers to the Jewish leaders and people of Judea. This group was significant because they were the primary audience of Jesus' ministry and the ones who would have been most familiar with the Messianic prophecies. The fact that many Jews were turning to Jesus indicates a significant shift in belief, challenging the religious authorities of the time.<p><b>were deserting them</b><br>The "them" refers to the Jewish religious leaders, such as the Pharisees and Sadducees, who were opposed to Jesus. The desertion signifies a departure from traditional Jewish teachings and authority, as people began to recognize Jesus as the Messiah. This desertion was a threat to the religious leaders' power and influence, contributing to their growing hostility towards Jesus.<p><b>and believing in Jesus</b><br>Belief in Jesus is a central theme in the Gospel of John, emphasizing faith as the means of salvation. This belief was not merely intellectual assent but a transformative trust in Jesus as the Messiah and Son of God. The act of believing in Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophecies about the coming of the Messiah and established a new covenant relationship with God. This belief was a direct response to the signs and wonders Jesus performed, such as the raising of Lazarus, which validated His divine authority and mission.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>Central figure in the Gospel of John, the Son of God, whose ministry and miracles draw people to faith.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/l/lazarus.htm">Lazarus</a></b><br>A man whom Jesus raised from the dead, serving as a powerful testament to Jesus' divine authority and prompting many to believe in Jesus.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_jews.htm">The Jews</a></b><br>Refers to the Jewish people, particularly those in the vicinity of Jerusalem, who were witnessing Jesus' miracles and teachings.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/bethany.htm">Bethany</a></b><br>The village where Lazarus lived and was raised from the dead, located near Jerusalem, and a significant place in Jesus' ministry.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_pharisees.htm">The Pharisees</a></b><br>A religious group often in opposition to Jesus, concerned about His growing influence and the shift in belief among the Jews.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_testimony.htm">The Power of Testimony</a></b><br>Lazarus' resurrection serves as a powerful testimony that leads many to faith in Jesus. Our personal testimonies can also be instrumental in drawing others to Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_miracles.htm">The Impact of Miracles</a></b><br>Miracles in the Bible often serve to authenticate Jesus' divine nature and mission. While we may not witness miracles in the same way today, God's work in our lives can still point others to Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_opposition.htm">Faith and Opposition</a></b><br>The growing belief in Jesus among the Jews also led to increased opposition from the Pharisees. As believers, we should be prepared for opposition when our faith challenges the status quo.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_witnesses.htm">The Role of Witnesses</a></b><br>Just as the Jews who witnessed Lazarus' resurrection spread the news, we are called to be witnesses of Christ's work in our lives, sharing the Gospel with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/transformation_through_belief.htm">Transformation through Belief</a></b><br>The shift in belief among the Jews illustrates the transformative power of encountering Jesus. Our lives should reflect the change that comes from knowing Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 12</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_mary_show_devotion_to_jesus.htm">How did Mary of Bethany show devotion to Jesus?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_bilhah_in_the_bible.htm">What does 'kingdom of God suffers violence' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_only_john_mentions_lazarus_plot.htm">Why does John 12:9–11 uniquely mention a plot to kill Lazarus, yet no other Gospel writer reports it? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_cana's_miracle_only_in_john.htm">Why does this miracle at Cana (John 2:1-11) only appear in John's Gospel and not in the Synoptics?</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>(11) <span class= "bld">Many of the Jews went away, and believed</span> <span class= "bld">on Jesus.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">were going away, and believing on Jesus.</span> The tenses mark the continuance of the secession, and the two words mark the two acts by which on the one hand they were going away from the authority of the priests and, on the other hand, were believing on Jesus. (Comp. <a href="/john/12-18.htm" title="For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle.">John 12:18</a>.)<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/john/12-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅτι</span> <span class="translit">(hoti)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on account of</span><br /><span class="grk">δι’</span> <span class="translit">(di’)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτὸν</span> <span class="translit">(auton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">many</span><br /><span class="grk">πολλοὶ</span> <span class="translit">(polloi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many; often. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the</span><br /><span class="grk">τῶν</span> <span class="translit">(tōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jews</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰουδαίων</span> <span class="translit">(Ioudaiōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2453.htm">Strong's 2453: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were deserting [them]</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑπῆγον</span> <span class="translit">(hypēgon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5217.htm">Strong's 5217: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go away, depart, begone, die. From hupo and ago; to lead under, i.e. Withdraw or retire, literally or figuratively.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">believing</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπίστευον</span> <span class="translit">(episteuon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> </span><span class="str2">From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰς</span> <span class="translit">(eis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jesus.</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰησοῦν</span> <span class="translit">(Iēsoun)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/john/12-11.htm">John 12:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/john/12-11.htm">John 12:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/john/12-11.htm">John 12:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/john/12-11.htm">John 12:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/john/12-11.htm">John 12:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/john/12-11.htm">John 12:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/john/12-11.htm">John 12:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/john/12-11.htm">John 12:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/john/12-11.htm">John 12:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/john/12-11.htm">John 12:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/john/12-11.htm">NT Gospels: John 12:11 Because on account of him many (Jhn Jo Jn) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/john/12-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="John 12:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="John 12:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/john/12-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="John 12:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="John 12:12" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>