John 12:18

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 12:18 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For this cause also the multitude went and met him, for that they heard that he had done this sign.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For this cause also the multitude went and met him, for that they heard that he had done this sign.
John 12:18 — American Standard Version

Context — John 12

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
18For this cause also the multitude went and met him, for that they heard that he had done this sign.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“For this cause the people also met him, etc.] 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…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“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…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“The multitude went to meet him, because they heard - From those who had seen the miracle. So in a little time both joined together, to go before and to follow him. John 12:20”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Joh 12:9-11 John 12:19”
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