John 12:11

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Because of Lazarus, many Jews were leaving \{their leaders\} and believing in Jesus. That is why the Jewish leaders wanted to kill Lazarus too.

Cross References

John 11:42

I know that you always hear me. But I said these things because of the people here around me. I want them to believe that you sent me.”

John 11:45

There were many Jews that came to visit Mary. They saw what Jesus did. And many of these Jews believed in Jesus.

John 11:48

If we let him continue doing these things, all the people will believe in him. Then the Romans will come and take away our temple {\cf2\super [182]} and our nation.”

John 12:10

So the leading priests made plans to kill Lazarus too.

John 12:18

Many people went out to meet Jesus, because they heard that Jesus did this miracle. {\cf2\super [197]}

John 12:42

But many people believed in Jesus. Even many of the Jewish leaders believed in Jesus. But they were afraid of the Pharisees. {\cf2\super [205]} So they did not say openly that they believed. They were afraid that they would be put out of the synagogue. {\cf2\super [206]}

John 7:31

But many of the people believed in Jesus. The people said, “We are waiting for the Christ {\cf2\super [111]} to come. When the Christ comes, will he do more miracles {\cf2\super [112]} than this man (Jesus) has done? No! \{So this man must be the Christ.\}”

Acts 13:45

The Jews saw all these people there. So the Jews became very jealous. They said some very bad things and argued against the words that Paul said.