João 12:18

18 e foi por isso que a multidão lhe saiu ao encontro, por ter ouvido que ele fizera este sinal.

João 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.

João 12:18 In-Context

16 Os seus discípulos, porém, a princípio não entenderam isto; mas quando Jesus foi glorificado, então eles se lembraram de que estas coisas estavam escritas a respeito dele, e de que assim lhe fizeram.

17 Dava-lhe, pois, testemunho a multidão que estava com ele quando chamara a Lázaro da sepultura e o ressuscitara dentre os mortos;

18 e foi por isso que a multidão lhe saiu ao encontro, por ter ouvido que ele fizera este sinal.

19 De sorte que os fariseus disseram entre si: Vedes que nada aproveitais? eis que o mundo inteiro vai após ele.

20 Ora, entre os que tinham subido a adorar na festa havia alguns gregos.