John 12:18

18 And therefore the people came, and met with him, for 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 disciples knew not first these things, but when Jesus was glorified, then they had mind [then they recorded, or had mind], that these things were written of him, and these things they did to him.

17 Therefore the people bare witnessing, that was with him, when he called Lazarus from the grave, and raised him from death [from dead].

18 And therefore the people came, and met with him, for they heard that he had done this sign.

19 Therefore the Pharisees said to themselves, Ye see, that we profit nothing; lo! all the world hath gone after him [lo! all the world went after him].

20 And there were some heathen men, of them that had come up to worship in the feast day.