John 12:9 nasb — The large crowd of the Jews then learned that He was there; and they came, not for Jesus' sake only, but that they migh…

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"The large crowd of the Jews then learned that He was there; and they came, not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might also see Lazarus, whom He raised from the dead."

— John 12:9, NASB

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John 12 — Context

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Now he said this, not because he was concerned about the poor, but because he was a thief, and as he had the money box, he used to pilfer what was put into it.

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Therefore Jesus said, "Let her alone, so that she may keep it for the day of My burial.

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"For you always have the poor with you, but you do not always have Me."

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The large crowd of the Jews then learned that He was there; and they came, not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might also see Lazarus, whom He raised from the dead.

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But the chief priests planned to put Lazarus to death also;

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because on account of him many of the Jews were going away and were believing in Jesus.

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On the next day the large crowd who had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,

John 12:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 12:9 say?
John 12:9 in the NASB reads: “The large crowd of the Jews then learned that He was there; and they came, not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might also see Lazarus, whom He raised from the dead.”
Where is John 12:9 in the Bible?
John 12:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 12, verse 9.
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 12:9.
What translation should I read John 12:9 in?
John 12:9 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 12:9?
John 12:9 reads (NASB): “The large crowd of the Jews then learned that He was there; and they came, not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might also see Lazarus, whom He raised from the dead.” 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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