John 11:45

45 Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did , believed on him.

John 11:45 Meaning and Commentary

John 11:45

Then many of the Jews which came to Mary
To her house, to comfort her, and that came along with her to the grave:

and had seen the things which Jesus did;
in raising the dead body of Lazarus, and causing him to walk, though bound in grave clothes:

believed on him;
that he was the true Messiah: such an effect the miracle had on them; so that it was a happy day for them, that they came from Jerusalem to Bethany to pay this visit.

John 11:45 In-Context

43 And when he thus had spoken , he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.

44 And he that was dead came forth , bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go .

45 Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did , believed on him.

46 But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what things Jesus had done .

47 Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said , What do we ? for this man doeth many miracles.