since many of the Jews were starting to follow and believe in Jesus because of him.
Many of the Jews who’d come to visit Mary saw what Jesus did, and they believed in him.
Many people went out to meet him because they’d heard that he had done this sign.
When the Jews saw the crowds, they became very jealous. They began to argue with what Paul was saying and insult him.
If we let him keep doing that, everyone will believe in him. Then the Romans will come and destroy our temple and our nation.”
Still, many people in the crowd believed in him. They asked, “When the Messiah comes, will he do more signs than this man?”
I know that you always hear me, but I’m saying this for the benefit of the people standing here, so they’ll believe that you’ve sent me.”
So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus too,
However, many did believe in him, even among the Jewish leaders. But because of the Pharisees, they wouldn’t admit openly that they believed. They were afraid that they’d be thrown out of the synagogue.