John 11:5

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

Modern
Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.
Traditional
Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.
Literal
Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.
Latin
Diligebat autem Jesus Martham, et sororem ejus Mariam, et Lazarum.

Interlinear

Greek
English
Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.

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

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Lazarus: Brother of Mary and Martha; raised from the dead Martha: Sister of Mary and Lazarus, hosted Jesus

Glossary

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

Topics

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: Love of 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 Martha: Beloved by Jesus Mary: Sister of Lazarus: Beloved of Jesus Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Raises Lazarus from the Dead The Love of Christ: Exemplified Towards: Lazarus Women: Mary and Martha