John 12:16–19
These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him.
These things vnderstood not his disciples at the first: but when Iesus was glorified, then remēbred they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things vnto him.
The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record.
The people therefore that was with him, when he called Lazarus out of his graue, and raised him from the dead, bare record.
For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle.
For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that hee had done this miracle.
The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him.
The Pharisees therefore saide among themselues, Perceiue ye how yee preuaile nothing? Behold, the world is gone after him.
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From verse 16
22When therefore he was risen from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them; and they believed the scripture, and the word which Jesus had said.
22When therefore hee was risen from the dead, his disciples remembred that hee had said this vnto them: and they beleeued the Scripture, and the word which Iesus had said.
- John 14:26Rank 2 from verse 16
26But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
26But the Comforter, which is the holy Ghost, whom the Father wil send in my name, he shal teach you al things, & bring al things to your remembrance, whatsoeuer I haue said vnto you.
39(But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)
39*(But this spake he of the Spirit which they that beleeue on him, should receiue. For the holy Ghost was not yet giuen, because that Iesus was not yet glorified.)
- John 12:23Rank 5 from verse 16
33Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.
33Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and hauing receiued of the Father the promise of the holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and heare.
13The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let him go.
13The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Iacob, the God of our fathers hath glorified his sonne Iesus, whom ye deliuered vp, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when hee was determined to let him goe.
- Hebrews 12:2Rank 8 from verse 16
2Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
2Looking vnto Iesus the ‖Authour and finisher of our faith, who for the ioy that was set before him, endured the crosse, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
- Hebrews 8:1Rank 9 from verse 16
1NOW of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;
1¶ Now of the things which we haue spoken, this is the summe: wee haue such an high Priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Maiestie in the heauens:
4But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you.
4But these things haue I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not vnto you at the beginning, because I was with you.
- Luke 18:34Rank 11 from verse 16
- Luke 24:25Rank 12 from verse 16
- Luke 24:45Rank 13 from verse 16
- Luke 24:6–8Rank 14 from verse 16
6He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,
7Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.
8And they remembered his words,
6He is not heere, but is risen: *Remember how he spake vnto you when he was yet in Galilee,
7Saying, The Sonne of man must be deliuered into the hands of sinfull men, and be crucified, and the third day rise againe.
8And they remembred his words,
- John 13:31–32Rank 16 from verse 16
31¶ Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him.
32If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him.
31¶ Therefore when hee was gone out, Iesus sayd, Now is the Sonne of man glorified: and God is glorified in him.
32If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorifie him in himselfe, and shall straightway glorifie him.
- Mark 16:19Rank 18 from verse 16
From verse 17
- 1 John 5:9–12Rank 1 from verse 17
9If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son.
10He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son.
11And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
12He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.
9If we receiue the witnesse of men, the witnesse of God is greater: for this is the witnesse of God, which hee hath testified of his Sonne.
10Hee that beleeueth on the Sonne of God, hath the witnesse in himselfe: he that beleeueth not God, hath made him a liar, because he beleeueth not the record that God gaue of his Sonne.
11And this is the record, that God hath giuen to vs eternall life, and this life is in his Sonne.
12Hee that hath the Sonne, hath life; and hee that hath not the Sonne, hath not life.
- Revelation 1:2Rank 2 from verse 17
22Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection.
22Beginning from the baptisme of Iohn, vnto that same day that he was taken vp from vs, must one be ordained to be a witnesse with vs of his resurrection.
9Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus’ sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead.
9Much people of the Iewes therefore knew that he was there: and they came, not for Iesus sake onely, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead.
- John 19:35Rank 6 from verse 17
- John 11:31Rank 10 from verse 17
31The Jews then which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up hastily and went out, followed her, saying, She goeth unto the grave to weep there.
31The Iewes then which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when they saw Mary that she rose vp hastily, and went out, followed her, saying, Shee goeth vnto the graue, to weepe there.
- John 11:42Rank 11 from verse 17
- John 11:45–46Rank 12 from verse 17
45Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him.
46But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what things Jesus had done.
45Then many of the Iewes which came to Mary, and had seene the things which Iesus did, beleeued on him.
46But some of them went their wayes to the Pharises, and tolde them what things Iesus had done.
- John 21:24Rank 13 from verse 17
- John 5:35–39Rank 14 from verse 17
35He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.
36¶ But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me.
37And the Father himself, which hath sent me, hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape.
38And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, him ye believe not.
39¶ Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.
35He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to reioyce in his light.
36¶ But I haue greater witnesse then that of Iohn: for the workes which the Father hath giuen me to finish, the same workes that I doe, beare witnesse of mee, that the Father hath sent me.
37And the Father himselfe which hath sent me, *hath borne witnesse of me. Ye haue neither heard his voyce at any time, *nor seene his shape.
38And ye haue not his word abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, him ye beleeue not.
39¶ Search the Scriptures, for in them ye thinke ye haue eternall life, and they are they which testifie of me.
- John 8:13–14Rank 15 from verse 17
13The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest record of thyself; thy record is not true.
14Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go.
13The Pharisees therefore said vnto him, Thou bearest record of thy selfe, thy record is not true.
14Iesus answered, and said vnto them, *Though I beare record of my selfe, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I goe: but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I goe.
- Psalms 145:6–7Rank 16 from verse 17
6And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: and I will declare thy greatness.
7They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, and shall sing of thy righteousness.
6†And men shall speake of the might of thy terrible acts: and I wil declare thy greatnesse.
7They shall abundantly vtter the memory of thy great goodnesse: and shall sing of thy righteousnesse.
- John 15:26–27Rank 17 from verse 17
26But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:
27And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.
26*But when the Comforter is come, whom I wil send vnto you from the Father, euen the Spirit of trueth, which proceedeth from the Father, hee shall testifie of me.
27And ye also shall beare witnesse, because ye haue bene with me from the beginning.
From verse 18
- John 12:11Rank 1 from verse 18
From verse 19
6And when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain brethren unto the rulers of the city, crying, These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also;
6And when they found them not, they drew Iason, and certaine brethren vnto the rulers of the citie, crying, These that haue turned the world vpside downe, are come hither also,
- Acts 4:16–17Rank 2 from verse 19
16Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it.
17But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name.
16Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath bene done by them, is manifest to all them that dwell in Hierusalem, and we cannot denie it.
17But that it spread no farther among the people, let vs straitly threaten them, that they speake henceforth to no man in this Name.
- Psalms 22:27Rank 3 from verse 19
- 1 John 2:2Rank 4 from verse 19
- Acts 5:27–28Rank 5 from verse 19
27And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high priest asked them,
28Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man’s blood upon us.
27And when they had brought them, they set them before the Councill, and the high Priest asked them,
28Saying, *Did not wee straitly command you, that you should not teach in this Name? And behold, yee haue filled Hierusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this mans blood vpon vs.
- Isaiah 27:6Rank 6 from verse 19
- John 17:21Rank 7 from verse 19
21That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.
21That they all may be one, as thou Father art in mee, and I in thee, that they also may bee one in vs: that the world may beleeue that thou hast sent mee.
26And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him.
26And they came vnto Iohn, and said vnto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Iordane, *to whom thou barest witnesse, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him.
- John 11:47–50Rank 9 from verse 19
47¶ Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many miracles.
48If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him: and the Romans shall come and take away both our place and nation.
49And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all,
50Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.
47¶ Then gathered y e chiefe Priests and the Pharises a councell, and said, What doe wee? for this man doeth many miracles.
48If we let him thus alone, all men will beleeue on him, and the Romanes shall come, and take away both our place and nation.
49And one of them named Caiaphas, being the high Priest that same yeere, said vnto them, Ye know nothing at all,
50*Nor consider that it is expedient for vs, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.
- Luke 19:47–48Rank 10 from verse 19
47And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him,
48And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him.
47And he taught daily in the Temple. But the chiefe Priestes and the Scribes, and the chiefe of the people sought to destroy him,
48And could not finde what they might doe: for all the people were ‖very attentiue to heare him.
- Matthew 21:15Rank 11 from verse 19
15And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David; they were sore displeased,
15And when the chiefe Priests and Scribes saw the wonderfull things that he did, & the children crying in the temple, & saying, Hosanna to the sonne of Dauid, they were sore displeased,
- Psalms 49:1Rank 12 from verse 19
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John 12:16
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understood
Comprehended, perceived the meaning, or knew with the mind.
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Learners or followers who receive instruction.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of glorify, meaning to honour, praise, magnify, exalt, make glorious, display glory in, or cause the excellence and worth of a person or name to be acknowledged.
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remembered
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of remember. Sense 1: To retain in mind or call back to mind; to recall. Sense 2: To keep in mind with heed, observance, commemoration, or corresponding action. Sense 3: To take account of a person, promise, deed, sin, or need and act with regard to it.
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Past-tense or past-participial form of write (to set down, record, or communicate in letters or writing).
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John 12:17
Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of call. Sense 1: To name. Sense 2: To summon or invite. Sense 3: To proclaim or address. Sense 4: To request.
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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.
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Sense 1: The place of the dead or of burial; a tomb, burial place, or pit. Sense 2: To cut, carve, or engrave. Sense 3: As an adjective, serious, sober, dignified, or worthy of respect.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of raise. Sense 1: To rouse; to stir up. Sense 2: To lift or set upright. Sense 3: To exalt. Sense 4: To build or produce. Sense 5: To call forth. Sense 6: To restore to life.
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Sense 1: Without life; deprived of life. Sense 2: Lifeless, inactive, insensible, or separated from a former state by figure.
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1. As the past tense of bear, brought forth or gave birth to offspring; also produced fruit or other increase. 2. Carried, conveyed, supported, lifted, or sustained a person, object, or load. 3. Bore, endured, or took upon oneself a loss, infirmity, sin, or other burden. 4. Gave witness or record; testified. 5. Exercised rule or authority. 6. As an adjective, uncovered, naked, exposed, stripped, or without covering.
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Sense 1: A written or remembered account; testimony. Sense 2: To set down or bear witness.
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John 12:18
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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Sense 1: A reason, ground, matter in dispute, or judicial case. Sense 2: As a verb, to make something happen.
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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.
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Sense 1: Perceived by the ear. Sense 2: Received or learned by report. Sense 3: Listened to, regarded, or heeded. Sense 4: Favourably attended to.
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An extraordinary work wrought by divine power, serving as a wonder or sign.
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John 12:19
Members of a Jewish sect known for strict observance of its religious traditions.
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Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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To become aware of, recognize, discern, or understand a person, thing, fact, or meaning.
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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.
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1. Used as an attention word or command directing someone to look at or take notice of the person, thing, statement, or event presented: look; see; take notice. 2. As a verb, to look upon, see, observe, or witness.
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Departed, went away, passed, or advanced to another place or condition.
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1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.
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15Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass’s colt.
15*Feare not, daughter of Sion, behold, thy King commeth, sitting on an asses colt.
16These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him.
16These things vnderstood not his disciples at the first: but when Iesus was glorified, then remēbred they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things vnto him.
Selected passage17The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record.
17The people therefore that was with him, when he called Lazarus out of his graue, and raised him from the dead, bare record.
Selected passage18For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle.
18For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that hee had done this miracle.
Selected passage19The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him.
19The Pharisees therefore saide among themselues, Perceiue ye how yee preuaile nothing? Behold, the world is gone after him.
Selected passage20¶ And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast:
20¶ And there were certaine Greeks among them, that came vp to worship at the feast: