John 12:42-46 (WEL) Nevertheless, even of the leaders many believed in him, but because of the Pharisees, they did not publicly acknowledge him, lest they should be thrown out of the synagogue. 43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God. 44 But Jesus shouted and said, “The one…
John 12:37-41 (WEL) Even though he had done so many miracles in their presence, they still wouldn’t believe in him. 38 So that Isaiah’s statement might be fulfilled, which he spoke, “Lord, who has believed our message, and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?” [Isaiah 53:1] 39 That is why…
John 12:34-36 (WEL) The people answered him, “We understand from the law that Christ remains forever. How come you say that the Son of Man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of Man?” 35 Then Jesus said to them, “The light is with you only a little while longer. Walk while you…
John 12:24-27 (WEL) “Very truly, I say to you, unless a kernel of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains just one, but if it dies, it produces a lot of fruit. 25 “The one who loves his life will lose it, and the one who hates his life in this world…
John 12:20-23 (WEL) There were some Greeks among those who had come up to worship at the festival. 21 They went to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, “Sir, we want to see Jesus.” 22 Philip came and told Andrew, and Andrew and Philip told Jesus. 23 Jesus answered them,…
John 12:16-19 (WEL) At first, his disciples didn’t understand these things, but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things were written about him and that they had done these things to him. 17 Therefore, the people who were with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave and raised him…
John 12:12-15 (WEL) The next day, many people who were coming to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. 13 They took palm tree branches and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, [Psalm 118:25-26] The King of Israel!” 14 Jesus,…
John 12:9-11 (WEL) A lot of people from the Jews soon afterward realized that he was there, and they came not only because of Jesus, but also that they might see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. 10 So the chief priests resolved that they should kill Lazarus as well. 11 Because…
John 12:3-8 (WEL) Then Mary took a litra [10.3 ounces/292 grams] of very expensive, unadulterated oil of nard, anointed Jesus’ feet, and wiped his feet with her hair. The fragrance of the perfumed oil filled the house. 4 Judas Iscariot, one of the disciples, the one who was going to betray him, said, 5…