John 12:11

Modern

…for on account of him many of the Jews were deserting them and believing in Jesus.

Traditional

Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.

Literal

…because on account of him many of the Jews were going away and were believing in Jesus.

Latin

…quia multi propter illum abibant ex Judæis, et credebant in Jesum.

Greek

English

…for on account of him many of the Jews were deserting them and believing in Jesus.

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

John 11:45
Therefore many of the Jews who had come to Mary, and had seen what Jesus did, believed in Him.
James 3:14–16
But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth.
John 12:18
That is also why the crowd went out to meet Him, because they heard that He had performed this sign.
Acts 13:45
But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy, and they blasphemously contradicted what Paul was saying.
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 11:48
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.”
John 15:18–25
If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first.

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province