John 12:17

17 The multitude therefore that was with him when he called El'azar out of the tomb, and raised him from the dead, was testifying.

John 12:17 Meaning and Commentary

John 12:17

The people therefore that was with him
The Jews, that came from Jerusalem to Bethany, to comfort the two sisters of Lazarus upon his death, who believed in Christ; and others of the town of Bethany, who with them were along with Christ:

when he called Lazarus out of his grave;
saying, Lazarus, come forth:

and raised him from the dead;
to life:

bare record:
to the Jews at Jerusalem, and to the people that came out of the several countries, of the truth of that fact; declaring, that they were eye and ear witnesses of the whole, and that it was a truth that might be depended on.

John 12:17 In-Context

15 "Don't be afraid, daughter of Tziyon. Behold, your King comes, sitting on a donkey's colt."

16 His talmidim didn't understand these things at first, but when Yeshua was glorified, then they remembered that these things were written about him, and that they had done these things to him.

17 The multitude therefore that was with him when he called El'azar out of the tomb, and raised him from the dead, was testifying.

18 For this cause also the multitude went and met him, because they heard that he had done this sign.

19 The Perushim therefore said among themselves, "See how you accomplish nothing. Behold, the world has gone after him."