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John 12

John 12:37

Belief and Unbelief · John 12:37–50
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Translations

Modern
Although Jesus had performed so many signs in their presence, they still did not believe in Him.
Traditional
But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:
Literal
But of Him having done so many signs before them, they did not believe in Him,
Latin
Cum autem tanta signa fecisset coram eis, non credebant in eum;

Interlinear

Greek
English
Although Jesus had performed so many signs in their presence, they still did not believe in Him.

Notes

John 12:37

Jesus finished his work, but they still did not believe in him. His sermons before the world were complete and the signs had been displayed, but he was rejected (1:11).

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).

Glossary

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Topics

Faith: The Wicked Destitute of Jesus, the Christ: Rejected Jesus, the Christ: Verifies the Prophecy of Isaiah Concerning the Unbelieving Jews Miracles: The Wicked: Proof Against Unbelief: Exhibited in Rejecting Evidence of Miracles Unbelief: General Scriptures Concerning Unbelief: They Who are Guilty of Persevere in It