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John 11

John 11:25

Jesus Comforts Martha and Mary · John 11:17–37
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Translations

Modern
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies.
Traditional
Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
Literal
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life; the one believing in Me, even if he may die, he will live.
Latin
Dixit ei Jesus: Ego sum resurrectio et vita: qui credit in me, etiam si mortuus fuerit, vivet:

Interlinear

Greek
English
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies.

Notes

John 11:25

  • Jesus helped Martha believe in him not only as someone who heals, but as someone who defeats death.

  • I am the resurrection and the life: Victory over death comes from living in union with Jesus. Although the followers of Jesus will one day die, they will have eternal life after death. For more on the I am statements of Jesus, see the study note on 6:35.

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).

Events

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Caiaphas Eternal Life Faith Glory Heal, Healing Inspiration of the Bible Jesus Christ John, Gospel of Lazarus Life Martha Mary Miracle Mount of Olives Resurrection Sign

Topics

Afterlife Comfort to the Dying Condolence: Jesus, to Mary and Martha Dead (People): Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Dying Early Death Faith in Christ Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Friendship: Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, with Jesus Funeral I AM I Am the Resurrection Immortality: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Raising of Lazarus Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Resurrection and the Life, The Jesus, the Christ: Returns to Bethany and Raises Lazarus from the Dead Jesus, the Christ: Saviour Jesus, the Christ: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Life: Spiritual Loss of a Loved One Memory After Death Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Raises Lazarus from the Dead Resurrection: General Scriptures Concerning Salvation: Conditions of Select Readings: The Raising of Lazarus Sorrow of Mary and Martha The Excellency and Glory of Christ: As the Life The Miracles of Christ: The Dead Raised to Life The Resurrection: Saints In, Shall: Rise Through Christ Titles and Names of Christ: Resurrection and Life Tombstones What Happens When you Die