The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - John 12:20-22
The First-Fruits of the Heathen. The Greeks apply to the disciples: v. 20. And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast. v. 21. The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. v. 22. Philip cometh and telleth Andrew; and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus. Certain Greeks there were among the crowds that came up to worship at the feast. They may have been men living in the Decapolis... read more
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - John 12:17-19
Further results of the raising of Lazarus: v. 17. The people therefore that was with Him when He called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record. v. 18. For this cause the people also met Him for that they heard that He had done this miracle v. 19. The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? Behold, the world is gone after Him. The ovation given to Jesus on the day of His entry into Jerusalem would probably never have... read more