John 12:18
For this reason the crowd went to meet Him, because they heard that He had performed this [miraculous] sign.
John 12:11
because on account of him many of the Jews were going away [from the teaching and traditions of the Jewish leaders] and believing in Jesus [following Him as Savior and Messiah].
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For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle.
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John 12:9
A large crowd of Jews learned that He was there [at Bethany]; and they came, not only because of Jesus, but also to see Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead.