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John 12:11-13
Easy-to-Read Version
John 12:11-13
Easy-to-Read Version
11 Because of him, many Jews were leaving them and believing in Jesus. That is why they wanted to kill Lazarus too.
Jesus Enters Jerusalem Like a King(A)
12 The next day the people in Jerusalem heard that Jesus was coming there. These were the crowds of people who had come to the Passover festival. 13 They took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Jesus. They shouted,
God bless the King of Israel!”
Footnotes
- John 12:13 Praise Literally, “Hosanna,” a Hebrew word used in praying to God for help. Here, it was probably a shout of celebration used in praising God or his Messiah.
John 12:11-13
New International Version
John 12:11-13
New International Version
11 for on account of him(A) many of the Jews were going over to Jesus and believing in him.(B)
Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King(C)
12 The next day the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. 13 They took palm branches(D) and went out to meet him, shouting,
“Hosanna![a]”
“Blessed is the king of Israel!”(F)
Footnotes
- John 12:13 A Hebrew expression meaning “Save!” which became an exclamation of praise
- John 12:13 Psalm 118:25,26
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