John 12:19

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - John 12:17-19

These three verses let us know the external cause of the people’s coming to see Christ, which was the fame of the miracle wrought by our Saviour on Lazarus; this increased the number of those who came to see his entrance into Jerusalem; but the unseen cause was, doubtless, the influence of God upon their hearts, directing them to it, for the further glorifying of his Son before his passion. But this enraged the Pharisees, to see that their decree that those who owned Christ should be turned out... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - John 12:9-19

EXPLANATORY AND CRITICAL NOTESJohn 12:9. Much people, etc.—Not our Lord’s enemies, but members of the pilgrim bands and friendly neighbours from the city.John 12:10-11. But the chief priests, etc.—They saw that now it would not be sufficient to put Jesus only to death. Witnesses to His power would remain, and thus Lazarus was marked out as a victim; for many beholding this visible proof of Christ’s divine power could no longer withhold their allegiance.John 12:12. See Homiletic Note, pp. 347,... read more

C.I. Scofield

Scofield's Reference Notes - John 12:19

world kosmos = mankind. (See Scofield " :-") . read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - John 12:1-50

Chapter 12Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he had raised from the dead. They made him a supper; and Martha served [typical of Martha]: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him. Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very expensive, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the aroma of the ointment ( John 12:1-3 ).Typical of Mary, worshipping;... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - John 12:1-50

John 12:1 . Six days before the passover. The Hebrew sabbath was kept from sunset to sunset. The worship of the day being closed, the jews indulged in a good supper after the light food of the day. This, the last week or consummation of the Saviour’s labours, was full of glory. Every day we find him in the temple, and sleeping every night in Bethany, except the night of the passover. As soon as the sabbath was over, the people having heard of his arrival at Bethany, and glowing with ardour... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - John 12:19

John 12:19Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing?Behold the world is gone after HimThe failure of infidelityLike the prediction of Caiaphas and the inscription of Pilate, an unconscious prophecy is hidden in these words. What the Pharisee affirmed hyperbolically Christ’s friends may now affirm almost literally. Note I. THE PROGRESS OF THE GOSPEL. Four important facts concerning this pro-gross are admitted by friends and foes. 1. That during the first four centuries it was rapid and extensive. 2.... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - John 12:19

19 The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him. Ver. 19. Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? ] Thus they stir up one another to more madness, as if hitherto they had been overly mild, and used too much gentleness. So Stephen Gardiner, being charged of cruelty by Bradford, answered, I for my part have been challenged for being too gentle oftentimes. Which thing Bonner confirmed, and so did almost all the audience, that... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - John 12:19

Perceive: John 11:47-Philippians :, Matthew 21:15, Luke 19:47, Luke 19:48, Acts 4:16, Acts 4:17, Acts 5:27, Acts 5:28 the world: John 3:26, John 17:21, Psalms 22:27, Psalms 49:1, Isaiah 27:6, Acts 17:6, 1 John 2:2 Reciprocal: Exodus 1:12 - grieved 1 Kings 12:26 - Now shall Matthew 20:16 - the last Mark 1:37 - All Mark 14:2 - lest Luke 16:16 - and every Luke 19:39 - rebuke John 7:32 - Pharisees heard John 9:13 - General Acts 4:21 - for all Acts 5:17 - the high Acts 5:24 - they Revelation... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - John 12:12-50

§ 111. TRIUMPHAL ENTRY INTO JERUSALEM, vv. AND TRANSACT1ONS THERE, John 12:12-50 . See notes on Matthew 21:1-17; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:29-44. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - John 12:19

19. The world is gone after him The raising of Lazarus was the summit of the climax of his divine works, and, occurring at the time of the approaching Passover, it roused an enthusiasm before which the authorities were for a while paralyzed. Hence, as already remarked, the great excitement of the people at this moment requires the miracle to account for its existence. read more