John 12:9
The Scripture
(9) Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Jesus is betrayed by Judas and the disciples, and he declares that he is the light of the world, a title that foreshadows his death and resurrection. The passage also shows the crowd’s misunderstanding that he is a prophet, while Jesus clarifies his role and warns that his followers will be persecuted.
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