John 11:45 kjv
Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him.
John 11:45 nkjv
Then many of the Jews who had come to Mary, and had seen the things Jesus did, believed in Him.
John 11:45 niv
Therefore many of the Jews who had come to visit Mary, and had seen what Jesus did, believed in him.
John 11:45 esv
Many of the Jews therefore, who had come with Mary and had seen what he did, believed in him,
John 11:45 nlt
Many of the people who were with Mary believed in Jesus when they saw this happen.
John 11 45 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| John 11:47 | So the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered the Council and said, “What are we to do with this man? | Fulfillment of Jesus' Signs |
| John 12:10-11 | But the chief priests decided to put Lazarus to death also, because on account of him many of the Jews were going away and believing in Jesus. | Spread of Belief |
| John 2:11 | This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him. | Jesus' Signs leading to Belief |
| John 3:2 | This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God. | Nicodemus Believes |
| Acts 4:16 | "What shall we do with these men? For that an notable sign has been done through them is evident to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it." | Sanhedrin's Response to Miracles |
| Acts 4:17-18 | "But to prevent it from spreading further among the people, let us warn them sternly not to speak to any one in this name again." | Attempt to Suppress Truth |
| Psalm 82:4 | They would deliver the needy from the hand of the wicked. | God's Deliverance |
| Isaiah 53:8 | By oppression and judgment he was taken away; and as for his generation, who considered that he was cut off out of the land of the living, struck for the transgression of my people? | Messianic Suffering |
| Luke 16:31 | He said to him, “‘If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead.’” | The Rich Man and Lazarus (parable) |
| 1 Samuel 12:24 | Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you. | Call to Fear and Serve God |
| Deuteronomy 18:15 | The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet from among your own people, from your brothers. It is to him you shall listen. | The Promised Prophet |
| John 11:42 | I know that you always hear me. But I have said this for the sake of the crowd standing here, that they may believe that you sent me. | Jesus' Prayer before Raising Lazarus |
| John 12:18-19 | This is why the crowd went to meet him, because they heard that he had done this sign. So the Pharisees said to one another, “You see how you are gaining nothing? Look, the whole world has gone after him.” | Pharisee's Observation of Jesus' Popularity |
| John 6:14 | When the people saw the sign that Jesus had done, they said, “This is indeed the Prophet who is to come into the world!” | Reaction to Feeding of the Five Thousand |
| Acts 2:22 | "Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know." | Peter's Testimony to Jesus' Miracles |
| Acts 3:14-15 | But you denied the Holy and Righteous One, and asked for a murderer to be granted to you, and you killed the Author of life, whom God raised from the dead. To this we are witnesses. | Apostles' Witness to Resurrection |
| John 10:41 | And they came to him and said, “John did no sign, but whatever John said about this man was true.” | John the Baptist's Testimony |
| Mark 2:11-12 | I say to you, take up your mat, go home.” And he did, and immediately took up his mat and went home, openly rejoicing. The people were astonished and glorified God, saying, “We have never seen anything like this!” | Healing of the Paralytic |
| John 1:14 | And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. | Jesus' Divine Glory |
| John 9:38 | He said, “Lord, I believe,” and he worshiped him. | Healing of the Blind Man |
| John 12:42-43 | Nevertheless, many even of the authorities believed in him, but for fear of the Pharisees they did not confess it, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue; for they loved the glory that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God. | Fear of Rejection |
John 11 verses
John 11 45 Meaning
This verse describes the reaction of the Jewish leaders to Jesus' raising of Lazarus from the dead. Seeing this miraculous act, many Jews who witnessed it believed in Jesus.
John 11 45 Context
The broader context is Jesus' ministry in Judea leading up to his Passion. Specifically, chapter 11 recounts the dramatic resurrection of Lazarus from the dead. This event serves as a pivotal sign, confirming Jesus' divine authority and power over life and death. It galvanizes many onlookers to believe in him, but simultaneously intensifies the opposition from the religious authorities, who see Jesus as a threat to their established order. The immediate context before verse 45 shows the immediate aftermath of Lazarus’ resurrection, with many witnessing the miracle and their subsequent belief. Verse 45 captures the direct consequence of this sign – an increase in believers among the Jewish population.
John 11 45 Word Analysis
- “Many” (οἱ πολλοὶ - hoi polloi): This refers to a significant number, but not all, of the Jews present. It highlights the growing movement towards believing in Jesus.
- “therefore” (διὰ τοῦτο - dia touto): This links the action of believing directly to the preceding event of Lazarus' resurrection. It emphasizes causality.
- “of the Jews” (ἐκ τῶν Ἰουδαίων - ek tōn Ioudaiōn): This specifies the group that witnessed the miracle and subsequently came to believe. It refers to the Jewish people present at Bethany.
- “who had come to Mary” (οἳ ἦλθον πρὸς τὴν Μαρίαν - hoi ēlthen pros tēn Mariam): This refers to the group of people who were present with Mary and Martha, and who witnessed the resurrection of Lazarus.
- “and had seen” (καὶ ἑωράκεσαν - kai heōrakesan): This denotes a past action (seeing) that has a present result (believing). It emphasizes the visual and undeniable nature of the evidence.
- “what Jesus did” (ἃ ἐποίησεν ὁ Ἰησοῦς - ha epoiesen ho Iēsous): This refers specifically to the miraculous act of raising Lazarus from the dead. It attributes the action directly to Jesus.
John 11 45 Bonus Section
The raising of Lazarus is the seventh and final sign recorded in the Gospel of John. Each sign is a demonstration of Jesus' divine power and purpose, leading towards belief. Lazarus’ resurrection, being the most powerful and direct confrontation with death, profoundly impacted those who witnessed it. This event directly preceded the plot by the chief priests and Pharisees to kill Jesus, underscoring how divine revelation, while illuminating to believers, serves as a catalyst for greater opposition from those committed to worldly authority. The belief of "many" is a testament to the truth of Jesus’ claims, but their subsequent lack of public confession (as noted in John 12:42) illustrates the fear and social pressure that could inhibit open discipleship.
John 11 45 Commentary
The resurrection of Lazarus was not merely a display of power but a profound theological event designed to reveal Jesus' identity. The response of "many" Jews demonstrates the persuasive force of genuine miracles, echoing prophecies about the signs the Messiah would perform. However, this growing faith among the populace created a direct threat to the religious establishment. Their concern, as voiced in the following verses, was not about truth but about control and preserving their position. This verse highlights the core tension in Jesus' ministry: the supernatural revelation of God through him and the human resistance to that revelation. The impact of Lazarus’ resurrection was multifaceted: it brought faith to many and intensified persecution from the Sanhedrin.