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class="vheadingv">Verse<a 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"><a href="/niv/john/12.htm">New International Version</a> Now the crowd that was with him when he called Lazarus from the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to spread the word. <a href="/nlt/john/12.htm">New Living Translation</a> Many in the crowd had seen Jesus call Lazarus from the tomb, raising him from the dead, and they were telling others about it. <a href="/esv/john/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> The crowd that had been with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to bear witness. <a href="/bsb/john/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Meanwhile, many people who had been with Jesus when He called Lazarus from the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to testify. <a href="/blb/john/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore the crowd being with Him when He called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him out from the dead, continued to bear witness. <a href="/kjv/john/12.htm">King James Bible</a> The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record. <a href="/nkjv/john/12.htm">New King James Version</a> Therefore the people, who were with Him when He called Lazarus out of his tomb and raised him from the dead, bore witness. <a href="/nasb_/john/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So the people, who were with Him when He called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead, continued to testify about Him. <a href="/nasb/john/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> So the people, who were with Him when He called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead, continued to testify about Him. <a href="/nasb77/john/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And so the multitude who were with Him when He called Lazarus out of the tomb, and raised him from the dead, were bearing Him witness. <a href="/lsb/john/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So the crowd, who was with Him when He called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead, continued to bear witness about Him. <a href="/amp/john/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So the people, who were with Him when He called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead, continued to tell others about Him. <a href="/csb/john/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Meanwhile, the crowd, which had been with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead, continued to testify. <a href="/hcsb/john/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Meanwhile, the crowd, which had been with Him when He called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead, continued to testify. <a href="/asv/john/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> The multitude therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb, and raised him from the dead, bare witness. <a href="/erv/john/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> The multitude therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb, and raised him from the dead, bare witness. <a href="/gwt/john/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The people who had been with Jesus when he called Lazarus from the tomb and brought him back to life reported what they had seen. <a href="/gnt/john/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> The people who had been with Jesus when he called Lazarus out of the grave and raised him from death had reported what had happened. <a href="/isv/john/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> So the crowd that had been with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to testify to what they had seen. <a href="/msb/john/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Meanwhile, many people who had been with Jesus when He called Lazarus from the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to testify. <a href="/net/john/12.htm">NET Bible</a> So the crowd who had been with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead were continuing to testify about it. <a href="/nheb/john/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The crowd therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb, and raised him from the dead, was testifying about it. <a href="/wbt/john/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> The people therefore that were with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bore testimony. <a href="/wey/john/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The large number of people, however, who had been present when He called Lazarus out of the tomb and brought him back to life, related what they had witnessed. <a href="/web/john/12.htm">World English Bible</a> The multitude therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead was testifying about it. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> The multitude, therefore, who are with Him, were testifying that He called Lazarus out of the tomb, and raised him out of the dead; <a href="/blb/john/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore the crowd being with Him when He called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him out from the dead, continued to bear witness. <a href="/ylt/john/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> The multitude, therefore, who are with him, were testifying that he called Lazarus out of the tomb, and did raise him out of the dead; <a href="/slt/john/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> The crowd therefore testified which being with him, that he called Lazarus out of the tomb, and raised him from the dead.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The multitude therefore gave testimony, which was with him, when he called Lazarus out of the grave, and raised him from the dead. <a href="/cpdv/john/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And so the crowd that had been with him, when he called Lazarus from the tomb and raised him from the dead, offered testimony. <a href="/nabre/john/12.htm">New American Bible</a> So the crowd that was with him when he called Lazarus from the tomb and raised him from death continued to testify. <a href="/nrsvce/john/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So the crowd that had been with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to testify.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> The people who were with him testified that he had called Lazarus from the tomb, and raised him from the dead. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And the crowd testified that they were with him when he called Lazar from the tomb and raised him from the dead.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> The multitude therefore that was with him, testified that he had called Lazarus out of the tomb, and raised him from the dead. <a href="/godbey/john/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Then the multitude being with Him witnessed that He called Lazarus out of the sepulcher, and raised him from the dead. <a href="/haweis/john/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then the multitude that was with him, when he called Lazarus out of the tomb, and raised him from the dead, bore their testimony. <a href="/mace/john/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a> the people that were present testified, that he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead. <a href="/wey/john/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The large number of people, however, who had been present when He called Lazarus out of the tomb and brought him back to life, related what they had witnessed. <a href="/worrell/john/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> The multitude, therefore, that was with Him when He called Lazarus out of the tomb, and raised him from the dead, was bearing testimony. <a href="/worsley/john/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And the people that were with Him testified, that He called Lazarus out of the grave, and raised him from the dead: <a href="/parallel/john/12-17.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=4466" 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> …16At first His disciples did not understand these things, but after Jesus was glorified they remembered what had been done to Him, and they realized that these very things had also been written about Him. 17<a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">Meanwhile,</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."></a> <a href="/greek/3793.htm" title="3793: ochlos (N-NMS) -- From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.">many people</a> <a href="/greek/3140.htm" title="3140: Emartyrei (V-IIA-3S) -- To witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good report. From martus; to be a witness, i.e. Testify.">continued to testify</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.">that</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">they had been</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: met’ (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</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.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/3753.htm" title="3753: hote (Adv) -- When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When.">when</a> <a href="/greek/5455.htm" title="5455: ephōnēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From phone; to emit a sound; by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation.">He called</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/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- 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/3419.htm" title="3419: mnēmeiou (N-GNS) -- A tomb, sepulcher, monument. From mneme; a remembrance, i.e. Cenotaph.">tomb</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1453.htm" title="1453: ēgeiren (V-AIA-3S) -- (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse.">raised</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/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3498.htm" title="3498: nekrōn (Adj-GMP) -- (a) adj: dead, lifeless, subject to death, mortal, (b) noun: a dead body, a corpse. From an apparently primary nekus; dead.">the dead.</a> 18That is also why the crowd went out to meet Him, because they heard that He had performed this sign.…<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/11-43.htm">John 11:43-44</a> After Jesus had said this, He called out in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” / The man who had been dead came out with his hands and feet bound in strips of linen, and his face wrapped in a cloth. “Unwrap him and let him go,” Jesus told them. <a href="/john/11-45.htm">John 11:45</a> Therefore many of the Jews who had come to Mary, and had seen what Jesus did, believed in Him. <a href="/john/11-48.htm">John 11:48</a> 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/11-53.htm">John 11:53</a> So from that day on they plotted to kill Him. <a href="/john/11-57.htm">John 11:57</a> 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. <a href="/john/12-1.htm">John 12:1</a> Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, the hometown of Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead. <a href="/john/12-9.htm">John 12:9-11</a> 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. / So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well, / for on account of him many of the Jews were deserting them and believing in Jesus. <a href="/john/12-18.htm">John 12:18</a> That is also why the crowd went out to meet Him, because they heard that He had performed this sign. <a href="/john/12-19.htm">John 12:19</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="/john/12-37.htm">John 12:37</a> Although Jesus had performed so many signs in their presence, they still did not believe in Him. <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="/mark/11-9.htm">Mark 11:9-10</a> The ones who went ahead and those who followed were shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” / “Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!” “Hosanna in the highest!” <a href="/luke/19-37.htm">Luke 19:37-38</a> And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen: / “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” <a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9</a> Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. <a href="/psalms/118-25.htm">Psalm 118:25-26</a> O LORD, save us, we pray. We beseech You, O LORD, cause us to prosper! / Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bore record.people.<a href="/john/12-9.htm">John 12:9</a> Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead.<a href="/john/11-31.htm">John 11:31,45,46</a> The Jews then which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up hastily and went out, followed her, saying, She goeth unto the grave to weep there… <a href="/psalms/145-6.htm">Psalm 145:6,7</a> And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: and I will declare thy greatness… bare.<a href="/john/1-19.htm">John 1:19,32,34</a> And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou? … <a href="/john/5-35.htm">John 5:35-39</a> He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light… <a href="/john/8-13.htm">John 8:13,14</a> The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest record of thyself; thy record is not true… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/12-6.htm">Bare</a> <a href="/john/12-6.htm">Bore</a> <a href="/john/11-54.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/john/12-12.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/john/12-9.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/john/11-44.htm">Grave</a> <a href="/john/12-10.htm">However</a> <a href="/john/12-10.htm">Lazarus</a> <a href="/john/12-9.htm">Laz'arus</a> <a href="/john/12-12.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/john/11-28.htm">Present</a> <a href="/john/6-54.htm">Raise</a> <a href="/john/12-9.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/john/8-14.htm">Record</a> <a href="/luke/24-35.htm">Related</a> <a href="/luke/19-36.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/john/11-13.htm">Talking</a> <a href="/john/10-25.htm">Testify</a> <a href="/john/8-18.htm">Testifying</a> <a href="/john/10-25.htm">Testimony</a> <a href="/john/11-38.htm">Tomb</a> <a href="/john/11-43.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/john/10-25.htm">Witness</a> <a href="/john/11-45.htm">Witnessed</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/19-35.htm">Bare</a> <a href="/acts/13-18.htm">Bore</a> <a href="/acts/1-14.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/john/12-18.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/john/15-6.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/acts/2-27.htm">Grave</a> <a href="/john/12-42.htm">However</a> <a href="/luke/16-20.htm">Lazarus</a> <a href="/luke/16-20.htm">Laz'arus</a> <a href="/john/12-18.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/john/13-7.htm">Present</a> <a href="/acts/2-30.htm">Raise</a> <a href="/john/17-1.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/john/19-35.htm">Record</a> <a href="/acts/9-27.htm">Related</a> <a href="/john/21-23.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/john/12-29.htm">Talking</a> <a href="/john/13-21.htm">Testify</a> <a href="/john/21-24.htm">Testifying</a> <a href="/john/15-27.htm">Testimony</a> <a href="/john/19-41.htm">Tomb</a> <a href="/john/12-28.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/john/13-21.htm">Witness</a> <a href="/acts/11-23.htm">Witnessed</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'; 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The context is the aftermath of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, a significant miracle that took place in Bethany, near Jerusalem. The presence of many people suggests a large gathering, possibly due to the Passover festival, which drew many Jews to Jerusalem. This gathering of witnesses is crucial for the spread of Jesus' fame and the validation of His miracles.when He called Lazarus from the tomb This refers to the miraculous event recorded in <a href="/john/11.htm">John 11</a>, where Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead after four days in the tomb. This miracle is a powerful demonstration of Jesus' authority over life and death, affirming His divine nature. The act of calling Lazarus by name signifies Jesus' personal relationship with those He loves and His power to command life. This event foreshadows Jesus' own resurrection and serves as a type of the resurrection of believers.and raised him from the dead The raising of Lazarus is a pivotal moment in Jesus' ministry, showcasing His power over death and prefiguring His own resurrection. This miracle is a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah's power to bring life (e.g., <a href="/isaiah/26-19.htm">Isaiah 26:19</a>). It also serves as a catalyst for the events leading to Jesus' crucifixion, as it intensifies the opposition from the religious leaders who feel threatened by His growing influence.continued to testify The ongoing testimony of the witnesses is crucial for the spread of the Gospel. Their testimony serves as a form of evangelism, sharing the truth of Jesus' miraculous power and divine authority. This public declaration of Jesus' works fulfills the role of witnesses as described in <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>, where believers are called to testify to the ends of the earth. The testimony of these witnesses contributes to the growing belief in Jesus as the Messiah and sets the stage for the triumphal entry into Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure in the Gospel of John, the Son of God, who performed the miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead. 2. <a href="/topical/l/lazarus.htm">Lazarus</a> A man from Bethany whom Jesus raised from the dead, serving as a powerful testament to Jesus' divine authority. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> The people who witnessed the miracle of Lazarus being raised and continued to testify about it, spreading the news of Jesus' power. 4. <a href="/topical/b/bethany.htm">Bethany</a> The village where Lazarus lived and where Jesus performed the miracle, located near Jerusalem. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_miracle_of_raising_lazarus.htm">The Miracle of Raising Lazarus</a> A pivotal event that demonstrated Jesus' power over death and foreshadowed His own resurrection.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_testimony.htm">The Power of Testimony</a> The crowd's testimony about Lazarus' resurrection highlights the importance of sharing personal experiences of God's work in our lives. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> Witnessing Jesus' miracles should lead to a deeper faith and trust in His power and authority over life and death. <a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_miracles.htm">The Significance of Miracles</a> Miracles serve as signs pointing to Jesus' divine nature and His mission to bring life and hope to a fallen world. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_witnesses.htm">The Role of Witnesses</a> As believers, we are called to be witnesses of Christ's work, sharing the good news of His resurrection and the hope it brings. <a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_jesus'_authority.htm">The Impact of Jesus' Authority</a> Jesus' authority over death, as demonstrated in raising Lazarus, assures us of His power to bring spiritual life to those who believe in Him.<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/why_speak_in_tongues.htm">Did Jesus rise from the dead on the third day?</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 href="/q/what_defines_the_triumphal_entry_in_vol_23.htm">What events define the Triumphal Entry in Volume 23?</a> <a href="/q/angels_at_the_tomb__1_or_2.htm">How many angels were at the tomb? (Matthew 28:2 vs. John 20:12)</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>(17) When he called Lazarus . . . . bare record.--Several MSS. and some of the oldest versions read, "bare record that He called Lazarus out of the grave, and raised him from the dead." The difference in the texts is only that of one letter (??? and ???). If we take the reading which was adopted by our translators, and which is best supported, we must distinguish between the multitude mentioned in this verse, and that mentioned in <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>. The meaning of this text is that the Jews of <a href="/john/12-9.htm" title="Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead.">John 12:9</a>; <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>, and those of <a href="/john/11-45.htm" title="Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him.">John 11:45</a>, with the people of Bethany, bear witness of the event, the recurrence of which they had themselves seen; and that this testimony was received by the multitude of pilgrims who went forth therefore to receive Jesus as the Messiah. (Comp. especially <a href="/luke/19-37.htm" title="And when he was come near, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;">Luke 19:37</a>.) This interpretation makes the Jews of Jerusalem themselves the witnesses whose testimony leads the multitude to receive our Lord as the Christ.If we take the alternative, but less probable text, the multitude in both verses will be one and the same. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 17-19. - These verses connect the enthusiasm of the multitudes with the great miracle of <a href="/john/11.htm">John 11</a>, indicating a point concerning which the synoptic narrative is silent, and further they consociate the miracle and its effect upon the multitude with aggravation of the malignant feeling of the constituted authorities which leads to the capture and crucifixion of the Lord Jesus. Verse 17. - The multitude therefore which was with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb, and raised him from the dead, were bearing witness. The seventeenth verse goes back to the (ὄχλος) multitude who are mentioned in <a href="/john/11-42.htm">John 11:42</a>; i.e. to the friends of Mary and Martha and to other inhabitants of Bethany, as well as visitors from Jerusalem (<a href="/john/11-31.htm">John 11:31</a>). All these are involved in the explicit declaration, ὁ ὤν μετ αὐτοῦ. Which was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and (not only so, but) raised him from among the dead. Those who had actually beheld the miracle, and were as eye and ear witnesses of the event, who had hovered about Bethany since his return to it, - these were bearing witness. They spread themselves abroad in the crowd of Galilaean pilgrims and others, and were uttering their testimony on all sides. The word is used absolutely, as in <a href="/john/19-35.htm">John 19:35</a>, and the imperfect tense should not be turned here into a mere preterit. <a href="/commentaries/john/12-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Meanwhile, οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. many people ὄχλος (ochlos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3793.htm">Strong's 3793: </a> From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot. continued to testify Ἐμαρτύρει (Emartyrei) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3140.htm">Strong's 3140: </a> To witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good report. From martus; to be a witness, i.e. Testify. that 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. they had been ὢν (ōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. with μετ’ (met’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. [Jesus] 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. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. when ὅτε (hote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3753.htm">Strong's 3753: </a> When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When. He called ἐφώνησεν (ephōnēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5455.htm">Strong's 5455: </a> From phone; to emit a sound; by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation. Lazarus Λάζαρον (Lazaron) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2976.htm">Strong's 2976: </a> Probably of Hebrew origin; Lazarus, the name of two Israelites. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter 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. tomb μνημείου (mnēmeiou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3419.htm">Strong's 3419: </a> A tomb, sepulcher, monument. From mneme; a remembrance, i.e. Cenotaph. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. raised ἤγειρεν (ēgeiren) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1453.htm">Strong's 1453: </a> (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse. him αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. [the] dead. νεκρῶν (nekrōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3498.htm">Strong's 3498: </a> (a) adj: dead, lifeless, subject to death, mortal, (b) noun: a dead body, a corpse. 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