John 11:9

Translations

Modern

Jesus answered, “Are there not twelve hours of daylight? If anyone walks in the daytime, he will not stumble, because he sees by the light of this world.

Traditional

Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world.

Literal

Jesus answered, “Are there not twelve hours of the day? If anyone may walk in the day, he does not stumble, because he sees the light of this world.

Latin

Respondit Jesus: Nonne duodecim sunt horæ diei? Si quis ambulaverit in die, non offendit, quia lucem hujus mundi videt:

Original

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English

Jesus answered, “Are there not twelve hours of daylight? If anyone walks in the daytime, he will not stumble, because he sees by the light of this world.

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 Miraculous Signs in the Gospel of John The Resurrection of Jesus

Events

Lazarus Raised form the Deadc. AD 30

Related verses

John 9:4
While it is daytime, we must do the works of Him who sent Me. Night is coming, when no one can work.
John 12:35
Then Jesus told them, “For a little while longer, the Light will be among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going.
Jeremiah 31:9
They will come with weeping, and by their supplication I will lead them; I will make them walk beside streams of waters, on a level path where they will not stumble. For I am Israel’s Father, and Ephraim is My firstborn.”
Luke 13:31–33
At that very hour, some Pharisees came to Jesus and told Him, “Leave this place and get away, because Herod wants to kill You.”
Proverbs 3:23
Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble.

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

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

Topics

Darkness of Spiritual Blindness Day: Divided Into Twelve Hours Day: Later Subdivided Into Twelve Hours Friendship: Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, with Jesus Hours: Twelve, in the Day 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 Time: Computed by Hours, After the Captivity

John 11:9

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