John 11:45 bbe — Then a number of the Jews who had come to Mary and had seen the things which Jesus did had belief in him.

Bible in Basic English

"Then a number of the Jews who had come to Mary and had seen the things which Jesus did had belief in him."

— John 11:45, Bible in Basic English

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John 11 — Context

42

I was certain that your ears are at all times open to me, but I said it because of these who are here, so that they may see that you sent me.

43

Then he said in a loud voice, Lazarus, come out!

44

And he who was dead came out, with linen bands folded tightly about his hands and feet, and a cloth about his face. Jesus said to them, Make him free and let him go.

45

Then a number of the Jews who had come to Mary and had seen the things which Jesus did had belief in him.

46

But some of them went to the Pharisees with the news of what Jesus had done.

47

Then the high priests and the Pharisees had a meeting and said, What are we doing? This man is doing a number of signs.

48

If we let him go on in this way, everybody will have belief in him and the Romans will come and take away our place and our nation.

John 11:45 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 11:45 say?
John 11:45 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then a number of the Jews who had come to Mary and had seen the things which Jesus did had belief in him.”
Where is John 11:45 in the Bible?
John 11:45 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 11, verse 45.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 11:45.
What translation should I read John 11:45 in?
John 11:45 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 11:45?
John 11:45 reads (BBE): “Then a number of the Jews who had come to Mary and had seen the things which Jesus did had belief in him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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