John 12:19 kjv — The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him.

King James Version

"The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him."

— John 12:19, King James Version

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John 12 — Context

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These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him.

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The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record.

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For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle.

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The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him.

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And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast:

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The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.

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Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus.

John 12:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 12:19 say?
John 12:19 in the King James Version reads: “The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him.”
Where is John 12:19 in the Bible?
John 12:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 12, verse 19.
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 12:19.
What translation should I read John 12:19 in?
John 12:19 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 12:19?
John 12:19 reads (KJV): “The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after 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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