John 12:17

17 The large number of people, however, who had been present when He called Lazarus out of the tomb and brought him back to life, related what they had witnessed.

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 "Fear not, Daughter of Zion! See, thy King is coming riding on an ass's colt."

16 The meaning of this His disciples did not understand at the time; but after Jesus was glorified they recollected that this was written about Him, and that they had done this to Him.

17 The large number of people, however, who had been present when He called Lazarus out of the tomb and brought him back to life, related what they had witnessed.

18 This was also why the crowd came to meet Him, because they had heard of His having performed that miracle.

19 The result was that the Pharisees said among themselves, "Observe how idle all your efforts are! The world is gone after him!"