John 11:37

Translations

Modern

But some of them asked, “Could not this man who opened the eyes of the blind also have kept Lazarus from dying?”

Traditional

And some of them said, Could not this man, which opened the eyes of the blind, have caused that even this man should not have died?

Literal

But some of them said, “Was not this man, the One having opened the eyes of the blind able to have caused also that this one should not have died?”

Latin

Quidam autem ex ipsis dixerunt: Non poterat hic, qui aperuit oculos cæci nati, facere ut hic non moreretur?

Original

Greek

English

But some of them asked, “Could not this man who opened the eyes of the blind also have kept Lazarus from dying?”

Notes

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 Women Named Mary Miraculous Signs in the Gospel of John The Resurrection of Jesus

Events

Lazarus Raised form the Deadc. AD 30

Related verses

John 9:6–7
When Jesus had said this, He spit on the ground, made some mud, and applied it to the man’s eyes.
John 11:32
When Mary came to Jesus and saw Him, she fell at His feet and said, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died.”
Luke 23:35
The people stood watching, and the rulers sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.”
Psalm 78:19–20
They spoke against God, saying, “Can God really prepare a table in the wilderness?
Luke 23:39
One of the criminals who hung there heaped abuse on Him. “Are You not the Christ?” he said. “Save Yourself and us!”
Matthew 27:40–42
…and saying, “You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross!”
Mark 15:32
Let the Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross, so that we may see and believe!” And even those who were crucified with Him berated Him.
John 11:21
Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died.

Glossary

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

Topics

Friendship: Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, with Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Compassion of Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Raising of Lazarus Jesus, the Christ: Received Jesus, the Christ: Returns to Bethany and Raises Lazarus from the Dead Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Raises Lazarus from the Dead Select Readings: The Raising of Lazarus Sorrow of Mary and Martha The Miracles of Christ: The Dead Raised to Life

John 11:37

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