Many of the Jews knew that He was there. But they came not for Jesus'
sake only, but that they might also see Lazarus whom He had raised from
the dead. The chief priests consulted that they might also put Lazarus to
death because he was the reason many of the Jews went away and believed
on Jesus.
On the next day many people who had come for the feast heard that Jesus
was coming to Jerusalem. They took branches of palm trees, went forth to
meet Him, and cried, Hosanna! Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh
in the name of the Lord. And Jesus, when He had found a young colt,
sat thereon; for it is written, Fear not, daughter of Sion. Behold,
thy King cometh, sitting on an ass's colt. These things His disciples
did not at first understand. But when Jesus was glorified, then they
remembered that these things were written of Him, and that they had
done these things unto Him. The people that were with Him when He called
Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bore record. For
this reason also the people met Him because they heard He had done this
miracle. The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how
ye prevail not? Behold, the world is gone after Him.
There were certain Greeks among these that came to worship at the
feast. Some of them went to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee,
and asked him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. Philip cometh and telleth
Andrew. Then Andrew and Philip told Jesus. Jesus answered them, saying,
The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. Verily, verily,
I say unto you, unless a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die,
it abideth alone. But if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. He that
loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world
shall keep it unto life eternal.
If any man serve me, let him follow me. Where I am, there also shall my
servant be. If any man serve me, him will my Father honour. Now my soul
is troubled. But what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour? Yet
for this reason came I unto this hour. Father, glorify Thy name. Then
there came a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and
will glorify it again.
The people that stood by and heard it said that it thundered. Others
said, an angel spoke to Him. Jesus answered and said, This voice came not
because of me, but for your sake. Now is the judgment of this world. Now
shall the prince of this world be cast out. And I, if I be lifted up
from the earth, will draw all men unto me. This He said, signifying what
death He should die.
The people answered Him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth
for ever. How sayest Thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? Who is this
Son of man? Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light
with you. Walk while ye have the light lest darkness come upon you. For
he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth. While ye have
light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light.
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