John 12:10-11

[10] But the chief priests consulted that Lazarus also to death; [11] Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.

What is the context of John 12:10-11?

The Decision to Kill Lazarus (John 12:9-11 true)
The Plot against Lazarus (John 12:9-11 true)
The Plot to Kill Lazarus (John 12:9-11 true)
Jesus Anointed at Bethany (John 12:1-11 true)
Mary Anoints Jesus (John 12:1-11 true)

What does John 12:10-11 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The huge numbers of people that were heading for Bethany to see Jesus and Lazarus made the Sanhedrin members conclude that they would have to terminate Lazarus as well as Jesus. Many of the Jews believed on Jesus when they heard about Lazarus" resurrection and or saw him. The man born blind whom Jesus had healed had also become a problem for the Sanhedrin earlier. They had dealt with him differently because Jesus" popularity was not as great earlier ( John 9:34).

The hatred of the Sanhedrin contrasts with Mary"s love for Jesus. The intensity of both feelings, shared by many other people, pointed to the inevitability of a major conflict soon.