richmahn_en_tn/jhn/12/09.md

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Jesus was at dinner in Bethany.

Now

This word is used here to mark a break in the main storyline. Here John tells about a new group of people in the story.

The chief priests took counsel

"The chief priests took advice" or "The chief priests took suggestions"

because of him

The fact that Lazarus was alive caused many Jews to believe in Jesus.