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John 11

John 11:3

The Death of Lazarus · John 11:1–16
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Translations

Modern
So the sisters sent word to Jesus, “Lord, the one You love is sick.”
Traditional
Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.
Literal
Therefore the sisters sent to Him, saying, “Lord, behold, the one whom You love is sick.”
Latin
Miserunt ergo sorores ejus ad eum dicentes: Domine, ecce quem amas infirmatur.

Original

Greek
English
So the sisters sent word to Jesus, “Lord, the one You love is sick.”

Notes

John 11:3

The two sisters had a difficult choice to make. They knew Jesus was able to heal, but they also realized that his return to Judea would involve personal risk (11:8).

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

Glossary

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

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Afflictions Made Beneficial in Promoting the Glory of God Families: Good: Lazarus of Bethany Family: Good: Lazarus of Bethany 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 Lazarus: Brother of Mary and Martha: Sickness and Death of Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Raises Lazarus from the Dead Select Readings: The Raising of Lazarus