John 12:10

Translations

Modern

So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well,

Traditional

But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death;

Literal

And the chief priests took counsel that they might kill Lazarus also,

Latin

Cogitaverunt autem principes sacerdotum ut et Lazarum interficerent:

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Greek

English

So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well,

Notes

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).

Theme notes and profiles

Martha, Mary, and Lazarus Women Named Mary

Events

Mary Anoints Jesus

Related verses

Luke 16:31
Then Abraham said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be persuaded even if someone rises from the dead.’”
John 11:47–53
Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs.
Genesis 4:4–10
…while Abel brought the best portions of the firstborn of his flock. And the LORD looked with favor on Abel and his offering,
Matthew 2:16
When Herod saw that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was filled with rage. Sending orders, he put to death all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, according to the time he had learned from the Magi.
Matthew 2:3–8
When King Herod heard this, he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him.
John 11:57
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.
Exodus 10:3
So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and told him, “This is what the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, says: ‘How long will you refuse to humble yourself before Me? Let My people go, so that they may worship Me.
Job 40:8–9
Would you really annul My justice? Would you condemn Me to justify yourself?
Daniel 5:21–23
He was driven away from mankind, and his mind was like that of a beast. He lived with the wild donkeys and ate grass like an ox, and his body was drenched with the dew of heaven until he acknowledged that the Most High God rules over the kingdom of mankind, setting over it whom He wishes.
Job 15:25–26
For he has stretched out his hand against God and has vaunted himself against the Almighty,
Ecclesiastes 9:3
This is an evil in everything that is done under the sun: There is one fate for everyone. Furthermore, the hearts of men are full of evil and madness while they are alive, and afterward they join the dead.

People

Lazarus: Brother of Mary and Martha; raised from the dead

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Feasts and Festivals of Israel John, Gospel of Lazarus Martha

Topics

Lazarus: Brother of Mary and Martha: Plotted Against by the Chief Priests Miracles: Convincing Effect of Persecution of Lazarus

John 12:10

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