John 12:18

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

John 12:18 Meaning and Commentary

John 12:18

For this cause the people also met him
This was a principal reason, among others, which induced them to set out in the manner they did, with palm tree branches in their hands, and accost him as the king of Israel, when they met him, and hosanna'd him into the city:

for that they heard that he had done this miracle;
the witnesses were so many, and the proofs they gave so strong, that they firmly believed it: and this being a most amazing miracle, and which exceeded even any of the same kind; Jairus's daughter was but just dead, and the widow of Nain's son was not buried, when they were raised, but Lazarus had been dead and buried four days; it made a very strong impression upon the minds of the people, and engaged their attention to him, and belief in him.

John 12:18 In-Context

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."

20 Now there were certain Yevanim among those that went up to worship at the feast.