Joh 11:45 | MHM | STEP | The Plot Against Jesus After Raising Lazarus This section explains what happened after Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. Many people believed in Jesus because of the miracle, but some went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done. The religious leaders became afraid that everyone would believe in Jesus, and then the Romans would destroy their temple and nation. Caiaphas, the high priest, said it was better for one man (Jesus) to die for the people than for the whole nation to perish. This was a prophecy about Jesus' death. From that day, the leaders began to plan how to kill Jesus. Jesus stopped walking openly among the people and went away with his disciples to a town called Ephraim. As the Passover approached, people wondered if Jesus would come to Jerusalem. The leaders gave orders that anyone who knew where Jesus was should report it so they could arrest him. v. 45 : Many of the Jews who had come to visit Mary and saw what Jesus did believed in him (John 11:45 ). The miracle of raising Lazarus led many people to trust in Jesus as the Messiah. This event was a powerful sign that confirmed Jesus’ identity and inspired faith in many (John 11:45 ).

‏ John 11:45

The Plot Against Jesus After Raising Lazarus

This section explains what happened after Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. Many people believed in Jesus because of the miracle, but some went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done. The religious leaders became afraid that everyone would believe in Jesus, and then the Romans would destroy their temple and nation. Caiaphas, the high priest, said it was better for one man (Jesus) to die for the people than for the whole nation to perish. This was a prophecy about Jesus' death. From that day, the leaders began to plan how to kill Jesus. Jesus stopped walking openly among the people and went away with his disciples to a town called Ephraim. As the Passover approached, people wondered if Jesus would come to Jerusalem. The leaders gave orders that anyone who knew where Jesus was should report it so they could arrest him.

v. 45: Many of the Jews who had come to visit Mary and saw what Jesus did believed in him (John 11:45 ^a). The miracle of raising Lazarus led many people to trust in Jesus as the Messiah. This event was a powerful sign that confirmed Jesus’ identity and inspired faith in many (John 11:45 ^b).