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The Pulpit Commentary - John 12:19

The Pharisees therefore , at the sight of the popular enthusiasm, said to themselves ; i.e. to their own inner circle. Hengstenberg thinks here is a hint of some medium of communication between John and the Pharisees, and imagines it to be found through Martha and Simon (her husband). Their language was, Perceive [ye]—or, ye perceive (either imperative or indicative)— that ye prevail nothing ! The interrogative may also be a true translation. Do ye perceive that ye prevail... 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

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 12:9-11

John 12:9-11. Much people knew he was there, and came Bethany being within two miles of Jerusalem, the news of his arrival soon reached the city, and drew out great numbers of the people; for they wished to see the man that had been raised from the dead, and the still more wonderful man that had raised him. And when they came, and saw Lazarus, many of them believed That is, were convinced, both of Lazarus’s resurrection, and of the divinity of Christ’s mission. But the news of their... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 12:12-16

John 12:12-16 . On the next day On Sunday; much people that were come to the feast From different parts of the country, particularly from Galilee; took branches of palm-trees, &c. So that this multitude consisted chiefly, not of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, but of persons from other places. See this story explained at large, Matthew 21:1-16; Mark 11:1-10; Luke 19:29-40. And Jesus, when he had found a young ass Called by the other evangelists, a colt. But the Greek here, ευρων... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 12:17-19

John 12:17-19. The people, therefore “Because the forwardness which the multitude now showed to acknowledge Jesus as the Messiah was altogether extraordinary, the evangelist assigns the cause thereof. The witnesses of the resurrection of Lazarus had published the miracle far and near. As they were many in number, and persons of reputation, their report gained general credit; and this drew out a great multitude of people to meet Jesus. In saying, he called Lazarus out of the grave, the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 12:1-11

118. Jesus returns to Bethany (John 12:1-11)Before going on to Jerusalem, Jesus returned to Bethany, where Mary, Martha and Lazarus lived. Mary, believing this was probably the last time Jesus would be with them, showed her devotion by washing his feet with expensive perfume (John 12:1-4). Judas objected that the use of expensive perfume in this way was a waste of money. In answer Jesus told his disciples that he would be with them only a little longer, then would be crucified. He saw Mary’s... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 12:12-19

FINAL TEACHING IN JERUSALEM119. The triumphal entry (Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44; John 12:12-19)The time had now come for Jesus to challenge his opponents openly by a clear public demonstration that he was Israel’s Messiah. The Jewish leaders wanted to arrest him, but when told of his whereabouts they feared to take action. They were unsure of the extent of Jesus’ popular support (cf. John 11:57; John 12:9-11).To make sure that nothing stopped him from making a bold public... read more

E.W. Bullinger

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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 12:12

On the next day: i.e. the fourth day before the Passover, the 11th of Nisan. Our Saturday sunset to Sunday sunset. See App-156 . much people a great crowd. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 12:13

to meet for (Greek. eis. App-104 .) meeting. cried. Greek. Imperative mood of krazo. Same word as in John 12:44 , but LT Tr. A WH R read imperative mood of krazo = were shouting out; used once of the Lord, John 11:43 Other occurances: John 18:40 ; John 19:6 , John 19:15 .Matthew 12:19 ; Matthew 15:22 .Acts 22:23 . In the Septuagint, only in Ezra 3:13 . Hosanna , &c. See note on Matthew 21:9 . in . Greek en. App-104 . Lord. App-98 read more

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