John 11:42

Jesus Raises Lazarus · John 11:38–44
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Translations

Modern
I knew that You always hear Me, but I say this for the benefit of the people standing here, so they may believe that You sent Me.”
Traditional
And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.
Literal
And I knew that You always hear Me; but I said it because of the crowd standing around, so that they may believe that You sent Me.”
Latin
Ego autem sciebam quia semper me audis, sed propter populum qui circumstat, dixi: ut credant quia tu me misisti.

Original

Greek
English
I knew that You always hear Me, but I say this for the benefit of the people standing here, so they may believe that You sent Me.”

Notes

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

Parallels

Acts 9:36–43

Glossary

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

Topics

Answers To Prayer: Christ Received Friendship: Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, with Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Raising of Lazarus Jesus, the Christ: Prayers of Jesus, the Christ: Relation of, to the Father Jesus, the Christ: Returns to Bethany and Raises Lazarus from the Dead Lazarus: Brother of Mary and Martha: Resurrection of Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Raises Lazarus from the Dead Miracles: Design of Select Readings: The Raising of Lazarus The Miracles of Christ: The Dead Raised to Life Types of Christ: Jacob