If we let him go on like this, everyone will believe in him, and the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.”
48. If we let him alone thus. What if they do not let him alone? In that case, as we have already said, they are fully convinced that it lies in their power to block up Christ’s path, so that he shall go no farther, provided that they earnestly strive against him.
We have here an account of the consequences of this glorious miracle, which were as usual; to some it was a savour of life unto life, to others of death unto death. I. Some were invited by it, and induced to believe.
Commenting on John 11:45-57
If we let him thus alone,.... Going about from place to place, teaching the people, and doing such miracles: all men will believe on him; the whole nation will receive him as the Messiah, and proclaim him their king, and yield a cheerful obedience to all his commands: the Romans will come; against us, with their powerful armies; interpreting the setting him up as Messiah...