John 12:11
for it was because of him that many of the Jews went away and believed in Jesus.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.
In Context
10The chief priests conspired together so that they might also put Lazarus to death;
Cross References
John 7:31But many in the crowd believed in him, and they said, “When the Christ comes, will he do more signs than what this one has done?”
John 11:48If we leave him alone like this, all will believe in him; the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.”
John 15:18If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you.
James 3:14But if you have bitter jealousy and ambition in your heart, do not boast and lie against the truth.
Matthew Henry on John 12:2-12
Mary Anoints Christ's Feet; Hypocrisy of Judas; Indignation of the Chief Priests. 1 Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. 2 There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him. 3 Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment. 4 Then… Read the whole commentary →