John 11:45

Translations

Modern

Therefore many of the Jews who had come to Mary, and had seen what Jesus did, believed in Him.

Traditional

Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him.

Literal

Therefore many of the Jews, having come to Mary and having seen what He did, believed in Him.

Latin

Multi ergo ex Judæis, qui venerant ad Mariam, et Martham, et viderant quæ fecit Jesus, crediderunt in eum.

Interlinear

Greek

English

Therefore many of the Jews who had come to Mary, and had seen what Jesus did, believed in Him.

Notes

John 11:45–46

News of the miracle quickly spread to Jerusalem (12:9, 17). Again, people had different opinions about who Jesus was (6:66–69; 7:43; 9:16; 10:19; 11:37). Jesus was famous in Galilee for healing and raising the dead (see Matthew 9:24–26; 10:8; 11:5). Now he had brought this power to Judea.

John 11:1–57

The resurrection of Lazarus points to the future death and resurrection of Jesus. The description of Lazarus’s tomb is similar to the description of the tomb Jesus was placed in after he died (11:38, 44; 20:1, 7). Both accounts mention a cave and burial cloths. These details connect the two events and help us see that Lazarus’s story is a sign.

Soon after Lazarus was raised, a woman anointed Jesus for burial (12:3). This act prepared him for his coming death.

Then the time for his glorification began (12:23).

Theme notes and profiles

Jewish Leaders Women Named Mary Miraculous Signs in the Gospel of John

Events

Lazarus Raised form the Deadc. AD 30

Related verses

John 2:23
While He was in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast, many people saw the signs He was doing and believed in His name.
John 11:19
…and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them in the loss of their brother.
John 7:31
Many in the crowd, however, believed in Him and said, “When the Christ comes, will He perform more signs than this man?”
John 12:9–11
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.
John 10:41
Many came to Him and said, “Although John never performed a sign, everything he said about this man was true.”
John 12:42
Nevertheless, many of the leaders believed in Him. But because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, for fear that they would be put out of the synagogue.
John 12:17–19
Meanwhile, many people who had been with Jesus when He called Lazarus from the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to testify.
John 11:31
When the Jews who were in the house consoling Mary saw how quickly she got up and went out, they followed her, supposing she was going to the tomb to mourn there.

Parallels

Matthew 26:1–5 Mark 14:1–2 Luke 22:1–2

People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province Mary: Sister of Martha and Lazarus, sat at Jesus' feet

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Caiaphas Eternal Life Jesus Christ Jew John, Gospel of Lazarus

Topics

Faith: Faith in Christ: Jews at Jerusalem Friendship: Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, with Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Raising of Lazarus Jesus, the Christ: Received Jesus, the Christ: Returns to Bethany and Raises Lazarus from the Dead Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Raises Lazarus from the Dead Miracles: Convincing Effect of Prophecies Concerning Israel: Captivity of Many Accept Jesus As the Christ Select Readings: The Raising of Lazarus

John 11:45

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