John 11:45

45 That was a turnaround for many of the Jews who were with Mary. They saw what Jesus did, and believed in him.

John 11:45 Meaning and Commentary

John 11:45

Then many of the Jews which came to Mary
To her house, to comfort her, and that came along with her to the grave:

and had seen the things which Jesus did;
in raising the dead body of Lazarus, and causing him to walk, though bound in grave clothes:

believed on him;
that he was the true Messiah: such an effect the miracle had on them; so that it was a happy day for them, that they came from Jerusalem to Bethany to pay this visit.

John 11:45 In-Context

43 Then he shouted, "Lazarus, come out!"
44 And he came out, a cadaver, wrapped from head to toe, and with a kerchief over his face. Jesus told them, "Unwrap him and let him loose."
45 That was a turnaround for many of the Jews who were with Mary. They saw what Jesus did, and believed in him.
46 But some went back to the Pharisees and told on Jesus.
47 The high priests and Pharisees called a meeting of the Jewish ruling body. "What do we do now?" they asked. "This man keeps on doing things, creating God-signs.
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