Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary John 12:18

"For this cause also the multitude went and met him, for that they heard that he had done this sign." — John 12:18 (ASV)

The second group in this account consists of those who were following Jesus, some of whom had witnessed the raising of Lazarus in Bethany. These people continued to publicize Jesus’ miracle and aroused the curiosity of many in the city. These, in turn, joined the crowd that was on the way to meet Jesus as he neared Jerusalem.