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.
These things Jesus spoke and then departed and hid Himself. Even though He had done many miracles before them, they still did not believe Him. Thus it was that the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, Lord, who hath believed our report? And to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed? Therefore they could not believe, because Esaias also said, He hath blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart and be converted, and I should heal them. These things said Esaias, when he saw His glory and spoke of Him.
Nevertheless among the chief rulers many believed on Him. But because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him lest they should be put out of the synagogue. They loved the praise of men more than the praise of God. Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on Him that sent me. And he that seeth me seeth Him that sent me. I am come as a light into the world that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness. If any man hear my words and believe not, I judge him not because I came not to judge the world but to save the world. He that rejects me and receives not my words, hath One that judgeth him. He Whose words I have spoken shall judge him in the last day. For I have not spoken of myself, but of the Father who sent me. He gave me a commandment of what I should say and what I should speak. I know that His commandment is life everlasting. Whatever I speak I speak as the Father said unto me.
13. It was before the feast of the passover. Jesus knew that His hour was come and that He should depart out of this world unto the Father. Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them unto the end. Supper was ended. The devil now put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray Him. Jesus knew that the Father had given all things into His hands and that He came from God, and went to God. He arose from supper, laid aside His garments, took a towel, and girded Himself. After that He poureth water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet. He then wiped them with the towel wherewith He was girded.
When He came to Simon Peter, he saith unto Him, Lord, dost Thou wash my feet? Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter. Peter saith unto Him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not then thou hast no part with me. Simon Peter then saith unto Him, Lord, not my feet only but also my hands and my head. Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not wash more than his feet, for he is clean every whit. Ye are clean. But not all are clean. He said this last for He knew who should betray Him.