John 12:17

Translations

Modern

Meanwhile, many people who had been with Jesus when He called Lazarus from the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to testify.

Traditional

The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record.

Literal

Therefore the crowd being with Him when He called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him out from the dead were testifying.

Latin

Testimonium ergo perhibebat turba, quæ erat cum eo quando Lazarum vocavit de monumento, et suscitavit eum a mortuis.

Original

Greek

English

Meanwhile, many people who had been with Jesus when He called Lazarus from the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to testify.

Notes

John 12:17–19

This scene describes the highest point of the popularity of Jesus. At this time, large crowds followed him. Many people were excited about his teaching and his miracles.

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 The Pharisees

Events

Related verses

1 John 5:9–12
Even if we accept human testimony, the testimony of God is greater. For this is the testimony that God has given about His Son.
Revelation 1:2
…who testifies to everything he saw. This is the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Acts 5:32
We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.”
Acts 1:22
…beginning from John’s baptism until the day Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness with us of His resurrection.”
John 19:35
The one who saw it has testified to this, and his testimony is true. He knows that he is telling the truth, so that you also may believe.
John 12:9
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.
Psalm 145:6–7
They will proclaim the power of Your awesome deeds, and I will declare Your greatness.
John 1:19
And this was John’s testimony when the Jews of Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him, “Who are you?”
John 1:32
Then John testified, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove and resting on Him.
John 11:42
I knew that You always hear Me, but I say this for the benefit of the people standing here, so they may believe that You sent Me.”
John 5:35–39
John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light.
John 8:13–14
So the Pharisees said to Him, “You are testifying about Yourself; Your testimony is not valid.”

Parallels

Zechariah 9:9–13 Matthew 21:1–11 Mark 11:1–11 Luke 19:28–40

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

Topics

Jesus Lazarus: Brother of Mary and Martha: Resurrection of

John 12:17

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