John 12:19

“The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, etc.] Either when assembled in their own private houses, or in the sanhedrim; or as they stood together in the streets, seeing Jesus pass by in such pomp, and such a multitude with him: perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? the Vulgate Latin and Arabic versions read, “we prevail nothing”, so Nonnus; the sense is the same; suggesting, that all their wise schemes and crafty councils signified nothing; the commands they enjoined the people not to follow him, or to apprehend him, or to show them where he was, were disregarded; their threatenings to put out of the synagogue such as should confess him, were taken no notice of; their promises of reward…”

“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…”

“12:19 everyone: Literally the world. The Pharisees’ words were more significant than they realized. Jesus came to reach the world (3:17), and the Pharisees said that Jesus had accomplished his task.”

“Perceive: Joh 11:47-50; Mat 21:15; Luk 19:47, Luk 19:48; Act 4:16, Act 4:17, Act 5:27, Act 5:28 the world: Joh 3:26, Joh 17:21; Psa 22:27, Psa 49:1; Isa 27:6; Act 17:6; Jo1 2:2 John 12:20”