KJV ORIGINAL
Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Because of Lazarus, a bunch of Jewish people were walking away from the religious leaders and starting to believe in Jesus instead.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes one person's story changes everything for everyone around them.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, this verse refers to the events after Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, a miracle that sparked widespread interest among the Jews. This growing belief in Jesus threatened the religious leaders, who saw it as a challenge to their authority and the status quo. As a result, they plotted to eliminate Lazarus to suppress the faith that was spreading.
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