John 12:9-11·~1 min
The Plot to Kill Lazarus
A large crowd of Jews learns that Jesus is there and comes to see him and Lazarus, whom he had raised.
M9eanwhile a large crowd of Jews learned that Jesus was there. And they came not only because of Him, but also to see Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead.
The chief priests decide that Lazarus must also be killed.
10So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well,
Many Jews are leaving the leaders because of Lazarus and believing in Jesus.
11for on account of him many of the Jews were deserting them and believing in Jesus.
Section summaryA large crowd comes not only for Jesus but also for Lazarus. The chief priests answer with a plan to kill Lazarus too, since his presence draws many away from them and toward belief in Jesus.
Role in the chapterThis short movement shows the sign’s reach and the leaders’ reaction to it.