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John 12

John 12:1

Mary Anoints Jesus · John 12:1–8
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Translations

Modern
Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, the hometown of Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead.
Traditional
Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.
Literal
Therefore Jesus, six days before the Passover, came to Bethany where Lazarus was, whom Jesus raised out from the dead.
Latin
Jesus ergo ante sex dies Paschæ venit Bethaniam, ubi Lazarus fuerat mortuus, quem suscitavit Jesus.

Original

Greek
English
Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, the hometown of Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead.

Notes

John 12:1

Pilgrims from throughout Israel began arriving in Jerusalem the week before the Passover. The festival was on Thursday that year. Jesus arrived in the area late on the previous Friday, just before the Sabbath.

John 12:1–50

  • In this part of John’s Gospel, two stories move forward at the same time.

    First, more and more people begin to praise Jesus. Their excitement reaches a high point when crowds welcome him into Jerusalem with shouts of joy (12:12–13).

    Second, the religious authorities become more determined to arrest Jesus and put him to death. As public support grows, their opposition grows as well.

  • John's Gospel describes three events that happened only days before Passover (12:1–11, 12–19, 20–36). Then he explains why most of the people refused to believe and describes the final public message spoken by Jesus (12:37–50).

Events

Parallels

Matthew 26:6–13 Mark 14:3–9 Luke 7:36–50

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Lazarus: Brother of Mary and Martha; raised from the dead Passover: An annual Jewish feast commemorating the Exodus

Places

Bethany: Village near Jerusalem, home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Calendars (Ancient and Modern) Day Feasts and Festivals of Israel John, Gospel of Lazarus Martha Mary Simon Travel

Topics

Bethany: Jesus Attends a Feast In Hospitality: Martha to Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Anointed with Precious Ointment (In Bethany) Jesus, the Christ: Goes to Bethany Six Days Before the Passover Lazarus: Brother of Mary and Martha: had Dinner with Jesus