Then Jesus criticized the cities where he did most of his miracles. {\cf2\super [144]} Jesus criticized those cities because the people there did not change their lives and stop sinning.
John 12:37 - Easy To Read Version Jesus did all these many miracles. {\cf2\super [203]} The people saw these things, but they still did not believe in him. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him: Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Even though He had done so many miracles before them (right before their eyes), yet they still did not trust in Him and failed to believe in Him– American Standard Version (1901) But though he had done so many signs before them, yet they believed not on him: Common English Bible Jesus had done many miraculous signs before the people, but they didn’t believe in him. Catholic Public Domain Version And although he had done such great signs in their presence, they did not believe in him, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And whereas he had done so many miracles before them, they believed not in him: |
Then Jesus criticized the cities where he did most of his miracles. {\cf2\super [144]} Jesus criticized those cities because the people there did not change their lives and stop sinning.
But Abraham said to him, ‘No! If your brothers won’t listen to Moses and the prophets, then they won’t listen to someone that comes back from death.’”
He came to the world that was his own. But his own people did not accept him.
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.”
So put your trust in the light while you still have it. Then you will become sons of light.” When Jesus finished saying these things, he left. Jesus went to a place where the people could not find him.
This was to make clear the full meaning of what Isaiah the prophet {\cf2\super [204]} said:
I did things among those people that no other person has ever done. If I had not done those things, they would not be guilty of sin. But they have seen those things I did. And still they hate me and my Father.
This was the first miracle {\cf2\super [36]} that Jesus did. Jesus did this miracle in the town of Cana in Galilee. So Jesus showed his greatness. And his followers believed in him.
Many people followed Jesus. They followed him because they saw the ways Jesus showed his power by healing the sick people.