John 12:17

“The people therefore that was with him, etc.] 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.”

“See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 21:1-16. Also Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:29-44. John 12:16 Was glorified - Was raised from the dead, and had ascended to heaven. John 12:17 Bare record - Testified that he had raised him, and, as was natural, spread the report through the city. This excited much attention, and the people came out in multitudes to meet one who had power to work such miracles. John 12:19 Prevail nothing - All your efforts are ineffectual to stop the progress of his opinions, and to prevent the people from believing on him. The world - As we should say, “Everybody - all the city has gone out.” The fact that he met with such success induced them to hasten their…”

“When he called Lazarus out of the tomb - How admirably does the apostle express, as well the greatness of the miracle, as the facility with which it was wrought! The easiness of the Scripture style on the most grand occurrences, is more sublime than all the pomp of orators. John 12:18”

“12:17-19 This scene describes the apex of Jesus’ popularity.”

“people: Joh 12:9, Joh 11:31, Joh 11:45, Joh 11:46; Psa 145:6, Psa 145:7 bare: Joh 1:19, Joh 1:32, Joh 1:34, Joh 5:35-39, Joh 8:13, Joh 8:14, Joh 15:26, Joh 15:27, Joh 19:35, Joh 21:24; Act 1:22, Act 5:32; Jo1 5:9-12; Rev 1:2 John 12:18”