Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 12:9-11
John 12:9-11. Much people of the Jews therefore— Bethany being within two miles of Jerusalem, the news of the arrival of Jesus soon reached the city, and drew out great numbers of the citizens; for they had a laudable curiosity to see the man who had been raised from the dead, and the still more wonderful man who had raised him. When they came and saw Lazarus, many of them believed, that is to say, were convinced both of Lazarus's resurrection, and of the divinity of Christ's mission. But the... read more
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 12:11
by reason of = on account of. Greek. dia, as in John 12:8 . went away = withdrew: i.e. from the chief priests' faction. believed on . See App-150 . read more