John 12:11-13
New Century Version
11 Because of Lazarus many of the Jews were leaving them and believing in Jesus.
Jesus Enters Jerusalem
12 The next day a great crowd who had come to Jerusalem for the Passover Feast heard that Jesus was coming there. 13 So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Jesus, shouting,
“Praise[a] God!
God bless the One who comes in the name of the Lord!
God bless the King of Israel!” Psalm 118:25–26
Footnotes
- 12:13 Praise Literally, “Hosanna,” a Hebrew word used at first in praying to God for help, but at this time it was probably a shout of joy used in praising God or his Messiah.
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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