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John 12:9

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

Much people of the Jews therefore knew 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.

John 12:9 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 12:9

Theological / Devotional

Much people. In general, the common people. The expression occurs again in v. 12.

Knew. Rather, “found out.”

Might see Lazarus. A sufficient reason. A man raised from the dead would attract great crowds today.

By SdaBc