John 12:18 ESV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 12:12-19

This story of Christ's riding in triumph to Jerusalem is recorded by all the evangelists, as worthy of special remark; and in it we may observe, I. The respect that was paid to our Lord Jesus by the common people, John 12:12, 13, where we are told, 1. Who they were that paid him this respect: much people, ochlos polys?a great crowd of those that came up to the feast; not the inhabitants of Jerusalem, but the country people that came from remote parts to worship at the feast; the nearer the... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 12:12-19

12:12-19 On the next day the great crowd that was coming to the Feast heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. They took the branches of palm trees and went out to meet him. They kept up a shout: "Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, he who is the King of Israel!" Jesus found a young ass and sat on it, as it stands written: "Fear not, daughter of Zion. Look! Your King is coming sitting upon an ass' colt." At first the disciples did not realize the significance of... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 12:12-19

(iii) In such a situation it was obviously impossible for Jesus to speak to the crowd. His voice could not have reached that vast assembly of people. So he did something that all could see; he came riding upon an ass' colt. Now that was two things. First, it was a deliberate claim to be the Messiah. It was a dramatic enactment of the words of Zechariah the prophet ( Zechariah 9:9 ). John does not quote accurately because obviously he is quoting from memory. Zechariah had said: "Rejoice... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 12:18

For this cause the people also met him ,.... This was a principal reason, among others, which induced them to set out in the manner they did, with palm tree branches in their hands, and accost him as the king of Israel, when they met him, and hosanna'd him into the city: for that they heard that he had done this miracle ; the witnesses were so many, and the proofs they gave so strong, that they firmly believed it: and this being a most amazing miracle, and which exceeded even any of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 12:1-50

III. CONSUMMATION OF THE PUBLIC MINISTRY . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 12:12-19

3. The triumphal entry into Jerusalem . Christ ' s challenge of the authorities, and its results . On the precise order of events it is difficult to speak with absolute decision. The main difference between the synoptists and John is in the break at Bethany of the journey from Jericho to Jerusalem, to introduce a feast, which is related afterwards by the synoptists, though not limited by them to any later chronological position. It should be observed, moreover, that the synoptic... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 12:12-19

The triumphal entry into Jerusalem. On the day after the feast at Bethany, Jesus catered the city under circumstances of unusual public enthusiasm. I. CONSIDER THE PERSONS WHO ACCORDED TO HIM THIS PUBLIC MANIFESTATION OF FAVOR . "On the next day a great crowd of people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was come to Jerusalem, took branches of palm trees, and went forth to him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 12:17-19

These verses connect the enthusiasm of the multitudes with the great miracle of John 11:1-57 ., indicating a point concerning which the synoptic narrative is silent, and further they consociate the miracle and its effect upon the multitude with aggravation of the malignant feeling of the constituted authorities which leads to the capture and crucifixion of the Lord Jesus. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 12:18

For this cause also the ( ὁ ὄχλος ) multitude —which here seems to be the aggregate of the ( ὄχλος πολύς ) crowds made up of the Judaean and Galilaean pilgrims and "the Jews" who had believed on him— met him (see especially John 12:12 , John 12:13 )—went forth, and cut down the branches of the palm trees, and came in high jubilance to meet him— because they heard that he had wrought this sign . The resurrection of Lazarus is the motive of the triumphal procession. The... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 12:12-19

See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 21:1-16. Also Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:29-44.John 12:16Was glorified - Was raised from the dead, and had ascended to heaven.John 12:17Bare record - Testified that he had raised him, and, as was natural, spread the report through the city. This excited much attention, and the people came out in multitudes to meet one who had power to work such miracles.John 12:19Prevail nothing - All your efforts are ineffectual to stop the progress of his... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 12:12-19

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 12:12-19

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 12:12-19

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 12:18

The Pulpit Commentary - John 12:1-50

The Pulpit Commentary - John 12:12-19

The Pulpit Commentary - John 12:12-19

The Pulpit Commentary - John 12:17-19

The Pulpit Commentary - John 12:18

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 12:12-19

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