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11 because many of the Judaeans were distancing themselves on account of him, and were believing in Jesus.

12 On the next day, the large crowd that had come up for the festival heard that Jesus had come to Jerusalem. 13 They took palm branches and went out to meet him.

“Hosanna!” they shouted. “Welcome in the name of the Lord! Welcome to Israel’s king!”

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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 he who comes in the name of the Lord!”[b](E)

“Blessed is the king of Israel!”(F)

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Footnotes

  1. John 12:13 A Hebrew expression meaning “Save!” which became an exclamation of praise
  2. John 12:13 Psalm 118:25,26