12:1 Then six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, who had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 1 , Then six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, who had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.
12:2 So they made him a supper there. Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with him.
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 2 , So they made him a supper there. Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with him.
12:3 Mary, therefore, took a pound{a Roman pound of 12 ounces, or about 340 grams} of ointment of pure nard, very precious, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the ointment.
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 3 , Mary, therefore, took a pound{a Roman pound of 12 ounces, or about 340 grams} of ointment of pure nard, very precious, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the ointment.
12:4 Then Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, one of his disciples, who would betray him, said,
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 4 , Then Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, one of his disciples, who would betray him, said,
12:5 "Why wasn't this ointment sold for three hundred denarii,{300 denarii was about a year's wages for an agricultural laborer.} and given to the poor?"
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 5 , "Why wasn't this ointment sold for three hundred denarii,{300 denarii was about a year's wages for an agricultural laborer.} and given to the poor?"
12:6 Now he said this, not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and having the money box, used to steal what was put into it.
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 6 , Now he said this, not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and having the money box, used to steal what was put into it.
12:7 But Jesus said, "Leave her alone. She has kept this for the day of my burial.
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 7 , But Jesus said, "Leave her alone. She has kept this for the day of my burial.
12:8 For you always have the poor with you, but you don't always have me."
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 8 , For you always have the poor with you, but you don't always have me."
12:9 A large crowd therefore of the Jews learned that he was there, and they came, not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead.
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 9 , A large crowd therefore of the Jews learned that he was there, and they came, not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead.
12:10 But the chief priests conspired to put Lazarus to death also,
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 10 , But the chief priests conspired to put Lazarus to death also,
12:11 because on account of him many of the Jews went away and believed in Jesus.
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 11 , because on account of him many of the Jews went away and believed in Jesus.
12:12 On the next day a great multitude had come to the feast. When they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 12 , On the next day a great multitude had come to the feast. When they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,
12:13 they took the branches of the palm trees, and went out to meet him, and cried out, "Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, the King of Israel!"
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 13 , they took the branches of the palm trees, and went out to meet him, and cried out, "Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, the King of Israel!"
12:14 Jesus, having found a young donkey, sat on it. As it is written,
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 14 , Jesus, having found a young donkey, sat on it. As it is written,
12:15 "Don't be afraid, daughter of Zion. Behold, your King comes, sitting on a donkey's colt."
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 15 , "Don't be afraid, daughter of Zion. Behold, your King comes, sitting on a donkey's colt."
12:16 His disciples didn't understand these things at first, but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things were written about him, and that they had done these things to him.
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 16 , His disciples didn't understand these things at first, but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things were written about him, and that they had done these things to him.
12:17 The multitude therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb, and raised him from the dead, was testifying about it.
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 17 , The multitude therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb, and raised him from the dead, was testifying about it.
12:18 For this cause also the multitude went and met him, because they heard that he had done this sign.
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 18 , For this cause also the multitude went and met him, because they heard that he had done this sign.
12:19 The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, "See how you accomplish nothing. Behold, the world has gone after him."
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 19 , The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, "See how you accomplish nothing. Behold, the world has gone after him."
12:20 Now there were certain Greeks among those that went up to worship at the feast.
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 20 , Now there were certain Greeks among those that went up to worship at the feast.
12:21 These, therefore, came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying, "Sir, we want to see Jesus."
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 21 , These, therefore, came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying, "Sir, we want to see Jesus."
12:22 Philip came and told Andrew, and in turn, Andrew came with Philip, and they told Jesus.
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 22 , Philip came and told Andrew, and in turn, Andrew came with Philip, and they told Jesus.
12:23 Jesus answered them, "The time has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 23 , Jesus answered them, "The time has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.
12:24 Most assuredly I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains by itself alone. But if it dies, it bears much fruit.
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 24 , Most assuredly I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains by itself alone. But if it dies, it bears much fruit.
12:25 He who loves his life will lose it. He who hates his life in this world will keep it to eternal life.
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 25 , He who loves his life will lose it. He who hates his life in this world will keep it to eternal life.
12:26 If anyone serves me, let him follow me. Where I am, there will my servant also be. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 26 , If anyone serves me, let him follow me. Where I am, there will my servant also be. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.
12:27 "Now my soul is troubled. What shall I say? 'Father, save me from this time?' But for this cause I came to this time.
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 27 , "Now my soul is troubled. What shall I say? 'Father, save me from this time?' But for this cause I came to this time.
12:28 Father, glorify your name!" Then there came a voice out of the sky, saying, "I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again."
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 28 , Father, glorify your name!" Then there came a voice out of the sky, saying, "I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again."
12:29 The multitude therefore, who stood by and heard it, said that it had thundered. Others said, "An angel has spoken to him."
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 29 , The multitude therefore, who stood by and heard it, said that it had thundered. Others said, "An angel has spoken to him."
12:30 Jesus answered, "This voice hasn't come for my sake, but for your sakes.
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 30 , Jesus answered, "This voice hasn't come for my sake, but for your sakes.
12:31 Now is the judgment of this world. Now the prince of this world will be cast out.
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 31 , Now is the judgment of this world. Now the prince of this world will be cast out.
12:32 And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself."
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 32 , And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself."
12:33 But he said this, signifying by what kind of death he should die.
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 33 , But he said this, signifying by what kind of death he should die.
12:34 The multitude answered him, "We have heard out of the law that the Christ remains forever. How do you say, 'The Son of Man must be lifted up?' Who is this Son of Man?"
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 34 , The multitude answered him, "We have heard out of the law that the Christ remains forever. How do you say, 'The Son of Man must be lifted up?' Who is this Son of Man?"
12:35 Jesus therefore said to them, "Yet a little while the light is with you. Walk while you have the light, that darkness doesn't overtake you. He who walks in the darkness doesn't know where he is going.
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 35 , Jesus therefore said to them, "Yet a little while the light is with you. Walk while you have the light, that darkness doesn't overtake you. He who walks in the darkness doesn't know where he is going.
12:36 While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become children of light." Jesus said these things, and he departed and hid himself from them.
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 36 , While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become children of light." Jesus said these things, and he departed and hid himself from them.
12:37 But though he had done so many signs before them, yet they didn't believe in him,
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 37 , But though he had done so many signs before them, yet they didn't believe in him,
12:38 that the word of Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spoke, "Lord, who has believed our report? To whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?"
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 38 , that the word of Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spoke, "Lord, who has believed our report? To whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?"
12:39 For this cause they couldn't believe, for Isaiah said again,
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 39 , For this cause they couldn't believe, for Isaiah said again,
12:40 "He has blinded their eyes and he hardened their heart, Lest they should see with their eyes, And perceive with their heart, And would turn, And I would heal them."
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 40 , "He has blinded their eyes and he hardened their heart, Lest they should see with their eyes, And perceive with their heart, And would turn, And I would heal them."
12:41 Isaiah said these things when he saw his glory, and spoke of him.
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 41 , Isaiah said these things when he saw his glory, and spoke of him.
12:42 Nevertheless even of the rulers many believed in him, but because of the Pharisees they didn't confess it, so that they wouldn't be put out of the synagogue,
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 42 , Nevertheless even of the rulers many believed in him, but because of the Pharisees they didn't confess it, so that they wouldn't be put out of the synagogue,
12:43 for they loved men's praise more than God's praise.
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 43 , for they loved men's praise more than God's praise.
12:44 Jesus cried out and said, "Whoever believes in me, believes not in me, but in him who sent me.
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 44 , Jesus cried out and said, "Whoever believes in me, believes not in me, but in him who sent me.
12:45 He who sees me sees him who sent me.
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 45 , He who sees me sees him who sent me.
12:46 I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in me may not remain in the darkness.
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 46 , I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in me may not remain in the darkness.
12:47 If anyone listens to my sayings, and doesn't believe, I don't judge him. For I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 47 , If anyone listens to my sayings, and doesn't believe, I don't judge him. For I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.
12:48 He who rejects me, and doesn't receive my sayings, has one who judges him. The word that I spoke, the same will judge him in the last day.
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 48 , He who rejects me, and doesn't receive my sayings, has one who judges him. The word that I spoke, the same will judge him in the last day.
12:49 For I spoke not from myself, but the Father who sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 49 , For I spoke not from myself, but the Father who sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.
12:50 I know that his commandment is eternal life. The things therefore which I speak, even as the Father has said to me, so I speak."
The WEB Book of John , Chapter 12 , Verse 50 , I know that his commandment is eternal life. The things therefore which I speak, even as the Father has said to me, so I speak."
