Meanwhile, many people continued to testify that they had been with Jesus when He called Lazarus from the tomb and raised him from the dead.
Parallel translations
- WEB The multitude therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb, and raised him from the dead, was testifying about it.
- KJV The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record.
- NKJV Therefore the people, who were with Him when He called Lazarus out of his tomb and raised him from the dead, bore witness.
- NASB So the people, who were with Him when He called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead, continued to testify about Him.
- NLT Many in the crowd had seen Jesus call Lazarus from the tomb, raising him from the dead, and they were telling others about it.
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Quick answer
The crowd who saw Lazarus raised keeps testifying to it. Eyewitnesses spread word of the miracle.
Overview
Those present at the raising of Lazarus continue bearing witness, fueling the excitement around Jesus. Their testimony explains the size of the welcoming crowd. John emphasizes the role of credible eyewitnesses in drawing people to Jesus.
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Cross-references · 17
- 1 Jn 5:9–12Even if we accept human testimony, the testimony of God is greater. For this is the testimony that God has given about His Son.
- Rev 1:2who testifies to everything he saw. This is the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ.
- Acts 5:32We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.”
- John 12:9Meanwhile a large crowd of Jews learned that Jesus was there. And they came not only because of Him, but also to see Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead.
- Acts 1:22beginning from John’s baptism until the day Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness with us of His resurrection.”
- John 19:35The one who saw it has testified to this, and his testimony is true. He knows that he is telling the truth, so that you also may believe.
- John 5:35–39John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light.
- Ps 145:6–7They will proclaim the power of Your awesome deeds, and I will declare Your greatness.
- John 1:19And this was John’s testimony when the Jews of Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him, “Who are you?”
- John 11:45–46Therefore many of the Jews who had come to Mary, and had seen what Jesus did, believed in Him.
- John 8:13–14So the Pharisees said to Him, “You are testifying about Yourself; Your testimony is not valid.”
- John 11:31When the Jews who were in the house consoling Mary saw how quickly she got up and went out, they followed her, supposing she was going to the tomb to mourn there.
- John 1:34I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God.”
- John 11:42I knew that You always hear Me, but I say this for the benefit of the people standing here, so they may believe that You sent Me.”
- John 1:32Then John testified, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove and resting on Him.
- John 21:24This is the disciple who testifies to these things and who has written them down. And we know that his testimony is true.
- John 15:26–27When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father—He will testify about Me.
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