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chief priests took counsel, that they might kill Lazarus also,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/john/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/john/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But the chief priests plotted to put Lazarus to death also,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/john/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the chief priests planned to put Lazarus to death also,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/john/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But the chief priests planned to put Lazarus to death also;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/john/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But the chief priests took counsel that they might put Lazarus to death also;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/john/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But the chief priests planned to put Lazarus to death also;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/john/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So the chief priests planned to kill Lazarus also,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/john/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the chief priests had decided to kill Lazarus also,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/john/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore the chief priests decided to kill Lazarus also<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/john/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But the chief priests took counsel that they might put Lazarus also to death;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/john/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/john/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But the chief priests took counsel that they might put Lazarus also to death;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/john/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The chief priests planned to kill Lazarus too.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/john/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus too, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/john/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So the high priests planned to kill Lazarus, too, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/john/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/john/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So the chief priests planned to kill Lazarus too,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/john/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But the chief priests plotted to kill Lazarus also,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/john/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />The High Priests, however, consulted together to put Lazarus also to death,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/john/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But the chief priests conspired to put Lazarus to death also, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/john/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the chief priests took counsel, that they may also kill Lazarus,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But the chief priests took counsel, that they might kill Lazarus also,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/john/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the chief priests took counsel, that also Lazarus they may kill,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/john/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the chief priests took counsel that they might also kill Lazarus;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/john/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But the chief priests thought to kill Lazarus also: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/john/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the leaders of the priests planned to put Lazarus to death also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/john/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And the chief priests plotted to kill Lazarus too,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/john/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So the chief priests planned to put Lazarus to death as well,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/john/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the high priests were thinking of killing Lazarus also;<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 />And the Chief Priests had deliberated that they would also kill Lazar,<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/john/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />But the chief priests consulted that they might kill Lazarus also,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/john/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />But the chief priest passed an edict that they would also slay Lazarus;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/john/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Then the chief priests consulted how they might kill Lazarus also;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/john/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />for the chief priests had resolved to put even Lazarus to death;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />The High Priests, however, consulted together to put Lazarus also to death,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/john/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />But the high priests consulted, that they might slay Lazarus also;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/john/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Wherefore the chief priests took counsel to put Lazarus also to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/john/12-10.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=4407" 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">9</span>Meanwhile a large crowd of Jews learned that Jesus was there. And they came not only because of Him, but also to see Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead. <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">So</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/749.htm" title="749: archiereis (N-NMP) -- High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest.">chief priests</a> <a href="/greek/1011.htm" title="1011: ebouleusanto (V-AIM-3P) -- To deliberate, take counsel, determine. From boule; to advise, i.e. deliberate, or resolve.">made plans</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">to</a> <a href="/greek/615.htm" title="615: apokteinōsin (V-ASA-3P) -- To put to death, kill; fig: I abolish. From apo and kteino; to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy.">kill</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/2976.htm" title="2976: Lazaron (N-AMS) -- Probably of Hebrew origin; Lazarus, the name of two Israelites.">Lazarus</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">as well,</a> </span> <span class="reftext">11</span>for on account of him many of the Jews were deserting them and believing in Jesus.…<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/11-53.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/7-1.htm">John 7:1</a></span><br />After this, Jesus traveled throughout Galilee. He did not want to travel in Judea, because the Jews there were trying to kill Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/5-18.htm">John 5:18</a></span><br />Because of this, the Jews tried all the harder to kill Him. Not only was He breaking the Sabbath, but He was even calling God His own Father, making Himself equal with God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-47.htm">John 11:47-48</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-37.htm">John 8:37</a></span><br />I know you are Abraham’s descendants, but you are trying to kill Me because My word has no place within you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-31.htm">John 10:31</a></span><br />At this, the Jews again picked up stones to stone 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="/matthew/12-14.htm">Matthew 12:14</a></span><br />But the Pharisees went out and plotted how they might kill Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/3-6.htm">Mark 3:6</a></span><br />At this, the Pharisees went out and began plotting with the Herodians how they might kill Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/19-47.htm">Luke 19:47</a></span><br />Jesus was teaching at the temple every day, but the chief priests, scribes, and leaders of the people were intent on killing Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-23.htm">Acts 9:23</a></span><br />After many days had passed, the Jews conspired to kill him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/23-12.htm">Acts 23:12</a></span><br />When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/25-3.htm">Acts 25:3</a></span><br />to grant them a concession against Paul by summoning him to Jerusalem, because they were preparing an ambush to kill him along the way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-3.htm">Matthew 26:3-4</a></span><br />At that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas, / and they conspired to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/11-18.htm">Mark 11:18</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/11-47.htm">John 11:47-53,57</a></b></br> Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many miracles… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/4-4.htm">Genesis 4:4-10</a></b></br> And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/10-3.htm">Exodus 10:3</a></b></br> And Moses and Aaron came in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/11-57.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/mark/3-6.htm">Conspired</a> <a href="/luke/4-39.htm">Consulted</a> <a href="/john/11-53.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/john/11-53.htm">Death</a> <a href="/john/11-57.htm">High</a> <a href="/john/12-1.htm">However</a> <a href="/john/11-53.htm">Kill</a> <a href="/john/12-2.htm">Lazarus</a> <a href="/john/11-53.htm">Planned</a> <a href="/matthew/22-15.htm">Plans</a> <a href="/john/11-57.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/john/8-4.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/luke/24-11.htm">Talk</a> <a href="/john/12-2.htm">Together</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/12-42.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/acts/9-23.htm">Conspired</a> <a href="/acts/9-23.htm">Consulted</a> <a href="/john/18-14.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/john/12-24.htm">Death</a> <a href="/john/18-3.htm">High</a> <a href="/john/12-17.htm">However</a> <a href="/acts/3-15.htm">Kill</a> <a href="/john/12-17.htm">Lazarus</a> <a href="/acts/15-37.htm">Planned</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-17.htm">Plans</a> <a href="/john/18-3.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/john/12-11.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/john/14-30.htm">Talk</a> <a href="/john/17-5.htm">Together</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'; </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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>So the chief priests</b><br>The chief priests were influential leaders within the Jewish religious hierarchy, primarily from the Sadducees, who held significant power in the Sanhedrin, the ruling council. They were responsible for temple rituals and maintaining order, often collaborating with Roman authorities to preserve their status and influence.<p><b>made plans</b><br>This phrase indicates a deliberate and premeditated decision, reflecting the growing hostility towards Jesus and His followers. The chief priests' actions were not impulsive but calculated, showing their determination to eliminate threats to their authority and religious traditions.<p><b>to kill Lazarus</b><br>Lazarus had become a living testimony to Jesus' power, having been raised from the dead (<a href="/john/11-43.htm">John 11:43-44</a>). His resurrection was a direct challenge to the religious leaders' authority and beliefs, as it drew many to believe in Jesus. The decision to kill Lazarus highlights the extent of their opposition to Jesus' ministry and the lengths they would go to suppress His influence.<p><b>as well</b><br>This phrase underscores the broader conspiracy against Jesus and His followers. The chief priests' plan to kill Lazarus "as well" suggests that their plot against Jesus was already in motion. It reflects the escalating tension and the desperate measures taken by the religious leaders to maintain control and prevent the spread of Jesus' message.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/c/chief_priests.htm">Chief Priests</a></b><br>Religious leaders in Jerusalem who held significant authority in Jewish society. They were responsible for temple rituals and maintaining religious order. In this context, they are depicted as antagonists plotting against Jesus and Lazarus.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/l/lazarus.htm">Lazarus</a></b><br>A close friend of Jesus who was raised from the dead by Him, as recorded in <a href="/bsb/john/11.htm">John 11</a>. His resurrection was a powerful testament to Jesus' divine authority, which threatened the religious leaders.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The central city of Jewish worship and the location of the temple. It was a place of significant religious and political activity, especially during the time of Jesus' ministry.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/plot_to_kill.htm">Plot to Kill</a></b><br>The event where the chief priests conspired to kill Lazarus because his resurrection was leading many to believe in Jesus, thus threatening their power and influence.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus'_ministry.htm">Jesus' Ministry</a></b><br>The broader context of Jesus' work on earth, which included performing miracles, teaching about the Kingdom of God, and ultimately leading to His crucifixion and resurrection.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_threat_of_truth.htm">The Threat of Truth</a></b><br>The truth of Jesus' power and divinity was a threat to the established religious order. Believers today may also face opposition when standing for biblical truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_witness.htm">The Cost of Witness</a></b><br>Lazarus' life became a testimony to Jesus' power, but it also put him in danger. Christians should be prepared for the cost of being a witness to Christ's work in their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_blindness.htm">Spiritual Blindness</a></b><br>The chief priests' inability to see the truth of Jesus' miracles reflects spiritual blindness. We must pray for open hearts and minds to recognize God's work around us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Despite human plots and opposition, God's plan prevails. Believers can trust in God's sovereignty over their lives and circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_over_fear.htm">Faith Over Fear</a></b><br>Lazarus' account encourages believers to have faith over fear, knowing that God can use even the most challenging situations for His glory.<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/what_motivated_judas_to_betray_jesus.htm">What motivated Judas to betray Jesus?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_happened_to_lazarus_after_rising.htm">What occurred to Lazarus post-resurrection?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_resurrect_lazarus_but_not_others.htm">Why resurrect Lazarus yet allow others to die, and does this choice raise questions of fairness (John 11:4)?</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>(10) <span class= "bld">But the chief priests consulted.</span>--The chief priests were for the most part Sadducees (<a href="/acts/5-17.htm" title="Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation,">Acts 5:17</a>). They have been acting with the Pharisees from <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> onwards. Their animus is shown in that, while no charge is brought against Lazarus, his life is a witness to the divinity of Him whom they have condemned to death, and a denial of their own doctrine that there is no resurrection (<a href="/acts/23-8.htm" title="For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit: but the Pharisees confess both.">Acts 23:8</a>). The words do not mean that they came to a final decision to put him to death, but that they took counsel on the matter, and watched their opportunity.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 10, 11.</span> - <p><span class="note_emph">(2)</span> <span class="accented">On the chief priests</span>. <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>The chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death; because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.</span> They deliberated to kill Lazarus as well as Jesus. It was not enough that one man should die; another and another must follow if their plan is to succeed. And now the hour had come (<a href="/john/2-4.htm">John 2:4</a>; <a href="/john/7-30.htm">John 7:30</a>), but not until our Lord once more warned the disciples with intense significance and explicitness of his approaching death and burial. Thus another striking illustration is given of the judgment, the <span class="accented">crisis</span>, the sifting process, which is always going on in the presence of Christ. His greatest signs, his wisest teachings, his most amazing love, bring out the twofold result. Some receive, some reject, some burst into louder acclaim, some try to slay. As with the history of this "Gospel," some hear in it the very voice of the Eternal, but there are others who would grind it to powder. Because Ignatius and Polycarp bear witness to the existence of the Gospel, these Lazaruses must be put to death, or banished to a later period out of harm's way. Even the genuineness of the Apocalypse, so long a tower of defense for the Tübingen school, is too powerful a proof of St. John's residence in Asia to be accepted with equanimity or left in possession, and some of the later critics have taken counsel to repudiate its Johannine authorship. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/john/12-10.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">[So]</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">οἱ</span> <span class="translit">(hoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative 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">chief priests</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀρχιερεῖς</span> <span class="translit">(archiereis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_749.htm">Strong's 749: </a> </span><span class="str2">High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">made plans</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐβουλεύσαντο</span> <span class="translit">(ebouleusanto)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1011.htm">Strong's 1011: </a> </span><span class="str2">To deliberate, take counsel, determine. From boule; to advise, i.e. deliberate, or resolve.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="grk">ἵνα</span> <span class="translit">(hina)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> </span><span class="str2">In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">kill</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀποκτείνωσιν</span> <span class="translit">(apokteinōsin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_615.htm">Strong's 615: </a> </span><span class="str2">To put to death, kill; fig: I abolish. From apo and kteino; to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Lazarus</span><br /><span class="grk">Λάζαρον</span> <span class="translit">(Lazaron)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2976.htm">Strong's 2976: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably of Hebrew origin; Lazarus, the name of two Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as well,</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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/john/12-10.htm">John 12:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/john/12-10.htm">John 12:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/john/12-10.htm">John 12:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/john/12-10.htm">John 12:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/john/12-10.htm">John 12:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/john/12-10.htm">John 12:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/john/12-10.htm">John 12:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/john/12-10.htm">John 12:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/john/12-10.htm">John 12:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/john/12-10.htm">John 12:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/john/12-10.htm">NT Gospels: John 12:10 But the chief priests conspired to put (Jhn Jo Jn) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/john/12-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="John 12:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="John 12:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/john/12-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="John 12:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="John 12:11" /></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>