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John 11

John 11:4

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

Modern
When Jesus heard this, He said, “This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.”
Traditional
When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.
Literal
And having heard, Jesus said, “This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.”
Latin
Audiens autem Jesus dixit eis: Infirmitas hæc non est ad mortem, sed pro gloria Dei, ut glorificetur Filius Dei per eam.

Interlinear

Greek
English
When Jesus heard this, He said, “This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.”

Notes

John 11:4

Jesus responded with words that were similar to his words about the man born blind (9:1–5). Jesus already knew Lazarus was dead (11:14). He was talking about Lazarus's resurrection, which would bring glory to God (11:43).

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

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

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Design of 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 Wept 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 Jesus, the Christ: Revelations by: Concerning Lazarus Jesus, the Christ: Son of God Lazarus: Brother of Mary and Martha: Sickness and Death of Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Raises Lazarus from the Dead Miracles: Design of Miracles: Manifest: The Glory of Christ Miracles: Manifest: The Glory of God Physical Healing