And many Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them in the loss of their brother — the Jewish practice of consolation (similar to sitting shiva) brought many to the home, potentially creating a large number of eyewitnesses to the sign. The presence of 'many Jews' also adds to the potential for witnesses to report the miracle to the authorities, eventually contributing to the decision to kill Jesus (verse 46).

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