John 11:45

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 11:45-47

We have here an account of the consequences of this glorious miracle, which were as usual; to some it was a savour of life unto life, to others of death unto death. I. Some were invited by it, and induced to believe. Many of the Jews, when they saw the things that Jesus did, believed on him, and well they might, for it was an incontestable proof of his divine mission. They had often heard of his miracles, and yet evaded the conviction of them, by calling in question the matter of fact; but now... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 11:45

Then many of the Jews which came to Mary ,.... To her house, to comfort her, and that came along with her to the grave: and had seen the things which Jesus did ; in raising the dead body of Lazarus, and causing him to walk, though bound in grave clothes: believed on him ; that he was the true Messiah: such an effect the miracle had on them; so that it was a happy day for them, that they came from Jerusalem to Bethany to pay this visit. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 11:45

Many of the Jews - believed on him - They saw that the miracle was incontestable; and they were determined to resist the truth no longer. Their friendly visit to these distressed sisters became the means of their conversion. How true is the saying of the wise man, It is better to go to the house of mourning than to the house of feasting! Ecclesiastes 7:2 . God never permits men to do any thing, through a principle of kindness to others, without making it instrumental of good to themselves.... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 11:45

Verse 45 45.Many therefore of the Jews believed on him. Christ did not permit the miracle which he had wrought to be without fruit, for by means of it he drew some persons to the faith. For we ought to understand that miracles have a twofold use. They are intended either to prepare us for faith, or to confirm us in faith. The former is here denoted by the Evangelist; for he means that those of whom he speaks regarded Christ with admiration and reverence, so as to submit to be his disciples;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 11:1-57

7. Christ the Antagonist of death—a victory of love and power . The narrative of this chapter is a further advance in the proof that the unbelief of the Jews was aggravated by the greatness of the revelation. The issue of his sublime and culminating act of power, of his supreme and self-revealing work of transcendent tenderness and beauty, was a deeper and wilder passion of hatred. The evangelist completes his series of seven great miracles with one that in true and believing minds,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 11:45-46

Many therefore of the Jews which came to Mary, and beheld that £ which he £ did, believed on him; but certain of them went away to the Pharisees, and told them the things which Jesus had done. πρὸς τὴν , ΄αρίαν . Here Mary is named alone, as the sister who was most deeply afflicted by the death of Lazarus, and most in need of friendly consolation (cf. also John 5:1 ). This clause may be read so as to include those who went to communicate the startling intelligence to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 11:45-47

The effect of the miracle on the spectators. There is still the same division among the Jews as on the occasion of every miracle. I. THE MIRACLE ACTS WITH CONVINCING POWER . "Then many of the Jews, those who had come to Mary, and had seen the things which he did, believed in him." 1. They saw in the miracle the evidence of his Messiahship, and heartily accepted Christ as their Redeemer . 2. It was a providentially happy visit that led them to Bethany on that day ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 11:45-57

(4) The effect of the miracle (sign) upon the multitude and on the authorities . Their final resolve , and its bearing upon the great sacrifice of Calvary . read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 11:45-46

John 11:45-46. Then many of the Jews, which came with Mary And were eye-witnesses of this illustrious miracle; believed on him As the Messiah. Indeed, so incontestable a proof of his power and authority left them no room to doubt of his character. They knew that no impostor could perform any miracle; and so great a one as the resurrection of a person who had been in the grave four days was a miracle worthy of the Messiah himself. Willing, therefore, to know the truth, they yielded to the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 11:45-57

117. Jews plot to kill Jesus (John 11:45-57)As a result of his miraculous works, Jesus was becoming more famous every day. The Sanhedrin feared that the nation might accept him as the leader of a messianic uprising against Rome, which would lead to Rome’s intervention. The outcome could be the loss of the Jews’ religious privileges and even the destruction of their temple (John 11:45-48).Caiaphas, who was high priest and president of the Sanhedrin, suggested they get rid of Jesus and so remove... read more

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