John 12:11 cpdv — For many of the Jews, because of him, were going away and were believing in Jesus.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For many of the Jews, because of him, were going away and were believing in Jesus. "

— John 12:11, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 12 — Context

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For the poor, you have with you always. But me, you do always not have.”

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Now a great multitude of the Jews knew that he was in that place, and so they came, not so much because of Jesus, but so that they might see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead.

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And the leaders of the priests planned to put Lazarus to death also.

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For many of the Jews, because of him, were going away and were believing in Jesus.

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Then, on the next day, the great crowd that had come to the feast day, when they had heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,

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took branches of palm trees, and they went ahead to meet him. And they were crying out: “Hosanna! Blessed is he who arrives in the name of the Lord, the king of Israel!”

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And Jesus found a small donkey, and he sat upon it, just as it is written:

John 12:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 12:11 say?
John 12:11 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For many of the Jews, because of him, were going away and were believing in Jesus. ”
Where is John 12:11 in the Bible?
John 12:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 12, verse 11.
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 12:11.
What translation should I read John 12:11 in?
John 12:11 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 12:11?
John 12:11 reads (CPDV): “For many of the Jews, because of him, were going away and were believing in Jesus. ” 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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