John 11:16

Translations

Modern

Then Thomas called Didymus said to his fellow disciples, “Let us also go, so that we may die with Him.”

Traditional

Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.

Literal

Therefore Thomas called Didymus said to his fellow disciples, “Let us also go, so that we may die with Him.”

Latin

Dixit ergo Thomas, qui dicitur Didymus, ad condiscipulos: Eamus et nos, ut moriamur cum eo.

Original

Greek

English

Then Thomas called Didymus said to his fellow disciples, “Let us also go, so that we may die with Him.”

Notes

John 11:16

Thomas: See also 14:5; 20:24; 21:2; Mark 3:18.
Let us also go, so that we may die: Thomas knew that earlier visits to Judea had been risky (John 5:18; 10:31, 39). Traveling to Jerusalem now would likely mean death for Jesus (compare 11:49–50).

John 11:1–57

The resurrection of Lazarus points to the future death and resurrection of Jesus. The description of Lazarus’s tomb is similar to the description of the tomb Jesus was placed in after he died (11:38, 44; 20:1, 7). Both accounts mention a cave and burial cloths. These details connect the two events and help us see that Lazarus’s story is a sign.

Soon after Lazarus was raised, a woman anointed Jesus for burial (12:3). This act prepared him for his coming death.

Then the time for his glorification began (12:23).

Theme notes and profiles

Elisha Martha, Mary, and Lazarus Thomas Miraculous Signs in the Gospel of John The Resurrection of Jesus

Events

Lazarus Raised form the Deadc. AD 30

Related verses

John 13:37
“Lord,” said Peter, “why can’t I follow You now? I will lay down my life for You.”
Mark 3:18
Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot,
Matthew 10:3
Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;
Luke 6:15
Matthew and Thomas; James son of Alphaeus and Simon called the Zealot;
Matthew 26:35
Peter replied, “Even if I have to die with You, I will never deny You.” And all the other disciples said the same thing.
John 21:2
Simon Peter, Thomas called Didymus, Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together.
John 14:5
“Lord,” said Thomas, “we do not know where You are going, so how can we know the way?”
John 20:24–29
Now Thomas called Didymus, one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came.
Acts 1:13
When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James.
John 11:8
“Rabbi,” they replied, “the Jews just tried to stone You, and You are going back there?”
Luke 22:33
“Lord,” said Peter, “I am ready to go with You even to prison and to death.”

People

Thomas: One of Jesus' twelve disciples, known for doubting

Glossary

Bethany Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Caiaphas Didymus Eternal Life Glory Heal, Healing Jesus Christ John, Gospel of Lazarus Thomas, the Apostle

Topics

Courage: Personal Bravery: Thomas, in Being Willing to Die with Jesus Didymus (Twin): Surname of Thomas Friendship: Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, with Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Goes to Bethabara to Escape Violence from the Rulers (East of the Jordan River) Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Raising of Lazarus Jesus, the Christ: Returns to Bethany and Raises Lazarus from the Dead Love to Christ: Thomas Love: Love for Jesus: Thomas Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Raises Lazarus from the Dead The Miracles of Christ: The Dead Raised to Life Thomas: Loyalty of, to Jesus Thomas: Present at the Raising of Lazarus

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