John 12:11

Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.

Because {G3754} that by reason {G1223} of him {G846} many {G4183} of the Jews {G2453} went away {G5217}, and {G2532} believed {G4100} on {G1519} Jesus {G2424}.

since it was because of him that large numbers of the Judeans were leaving their leaders and putting their trust in Yeshua.

for on account of him many of the Jews were deserting them and believing in Jesus.

because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.

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Cross-References

  • John 11:45 (6 votes)

    ¶ Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him.

  • John 12:18 (5 votes)

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

  • James 3:14 (4 votes)

    But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.

  • James 3:16 (4 votes)

    For where envying and strife [is], there [is] confusion and every evil work.

  • Acts 13:45 (4 votes)

    But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming.

  • John 7:31 (2 votes)

    And many of the people believed on him, and said, When Christ cometh, will he do more miracles than these which this [man] hath done?

  • John 15:18 (2 votes)

    If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before [it hated] you.