John 11:14 kjv
Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.
John 11:14 nkjv
Then Jesus said to them plainly, "Lazarus is dead.
John 11:14 niv
So then he told them plainly, "Lazarus is dead,
John 11:14 esv
Then Jesus told them plainly, "Lazarus has died,
John 11:14 nlt
So he told them plainly, "Lazarus is dead.
John 11 14 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| John 9:3 | "Jesus answered, 'It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that God’s works might be displayed in him.'" | Jesus's similar purpose statement |
| John 11:4 | "Jesus heard this and said, 'This sickness is not unto death. It is for God’s glory, that the Son of God may be glorified through it.'" | Direct echo of John 11:4 |
| Romans 8:28 | "We know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." | God's purposeful plan |
| 1 Corinthians 1:27 | "But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise, but God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong," | God's glory through weakness |
| 1 Peter 1:6-7 | "You should have great joy in this, though now for a little while you may have to suffer in various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold..." | Trials leading to faith |
| Exodus 14:13 | "But Moses said to the people, 'Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will show you today.'" | God's salvation demonstrated |
| Psalm 30:5 | "For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning." | Sorrow to joy |
| Isaiah 25:8 | "He will swallow up death forever; the Lord God will wipe away tears from all faces..." | Death's defeat |
| Jeremiah 32:17 | "'Ah, Lord God! Behold, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you.'" | God's omnipotence |
| Acts 4:27-28 | "Truly in this city there were gathered together against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, to do whatever your hand and your plan had predestined to take place." | God's plan through evil |
| 1 Corinthians 11:2 | "I praise you because you remember me in everything and hold firm to the traditions, just as I delivered them to you." | Remembering and holding on |
| Ephesians 3:10 | "so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places." | God's wisdom revealed |
| John 1:14 | "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth." | Jesus revealing God's glory |
| John 12:27-28 | "Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour’? But for this purpose I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name.” Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it and will glorify it again.”" | Jesus seeking God's glory |
| Luke 13:16 | "And should not this woman, a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the Sabbath day?”" | Loosing from Satan's grip |
| Job 1:21 | "...And naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.”" | God's sovereignty |
| Philippians 2:9-11 | "Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow..." | Christ's exaltation |
| John 2:11 | "This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him." | First sign manifesting glory |
| 2 Corinthians 4:17 | "For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison," | Temporary affliction, eternal glory |
| Matthew 16:26 | "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul?" | Value of the soul |
John 11 verses
John 11 14 Meaning
Jesus, upon hearing of Lazarus's illness, states that this sickness will not lead to death but rather to the glory of God. This declaration signifies that Lazarus's death and subsequent resurrection will ultimately serve a higher divine purpose, revealing God's power and facilitating faith.
John 11 14 Context
This verse occurs within the narrative of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, a pivotal event in the Gospel of John. Jesus deliberately delays his arrival at Bethany, allowing Lazarus to die. This decision is not due to ignorance of Lazarus's condition but is a calculated step to demonstrate God's glory through an extraordinary miracle. The passage follows Jesus hearing about Lazarus's illness and precedes his declaration to the disciples that he is going to wake Lazarus. The broader context of the Gospel of John is establishing Jesus' divine identity and mission, and this miracle is presented as the seventh and most significant sign, solidifying belief in Jesus as the Son of God and the resurrection and the life.
John 11 14 Word Analysis
- Οὔ (ou): Not. An absolute negation.
- αὕτη (hautē): This. Referring specifically to the sickness.
- ἀσθένεια (astheneia): Sickness, weakness, infirmity. Can refer to physical or moral weakness, but here contextually physical.
- ἐστιν (estin): Is. The verb "to be."
- πρὸς (pros): Unto, toward. Indicates purpose or direction.
- θάνατον (thanaton): Death. The ultimate cessation of life.
- ἀλλ’ (all'): But. A strong adversative conjunction, introducing a contrasting thought.
- ὑπὲρ (hyper): For, on account of, in behalf of. Here signifies the purpose or cause.
- τοῦ (tou): Of the. Definite article.
- δοξασθῆναι (doxasthēnai): To be glorified. The infinitive passive form of doxazō. This emphasizes receiving honor, praise, or a manifestation of glory.
- τοῦ (tou): Of the. Definite article.
- Υἱοῦ (Huiou): Son. Referring to Jesus Christ.
- τοῦ (tou): Of the. Definite article.
- Θεοῦ (Theou): God. The singular, supreme divine being.
- δι’ (di'): Through. Indicates agency or means.
- αὐτῆς (autēs): It. Refers back to the sickness.
Word Groups Analysis:
- "οὐκ αὕτη ἐστὶν πρὸς θάνατον" (ouk hautē estin pros thanaton): "This is not unto death." This phrase asserts that the immediate outcome, death, is not the final or ultimate end of Lazarus's condition. It speaks to a deeper reality beyond the physical demise.
- "ἀλλ’ ὑπὲρ τοῦ δοξασθῆναι τὸν Υἱὸν τοῦ Θεοῦ δι’ αὐτῆς" (all' hyper tou doxasthēnai ton Huiou tou Theou di' autēs): "but for the glory of God that the Son of God may be glorified through it." This establishes the purpose behind Lazarus's sickness and impending death. The glorification of God and the Son of God is the divine reason for allowing this tribulation. "Glorify" (doxazō) signifies not an increase of inherent glory, but a manifestation or revelation of God's existing glory and power through the event.
John 11 14 Bonus Section
The phrase "unto death" (pros thanaton) can also be understood not just as a terminal outcome but as leading towards a final separation from God. Jesus implies that this earthly demise will not achieve that final separation for Lazarus, but rather will lead to a greater demonstration of God's life-giving power, overcoming death itself. The term "sickness" (astheneia) is significant as it can also imply a weakness of faith or spiritual frailty, a theme present in Martha's later interaction with Jesus (John 11:21, 39), though the primary meaning here is physical. The linkage of Lazarus’s fate to the glorification of the Son of God emphasizes the Christ-centeredness of God’s redemptive plan, showing that God’s glory is intrinsically tied to the identity and works of Jesus.
John 11 14 Commentary
Jesus’ statement provides divine perspective on human suffering. He doesn't deny the reality of death, but reframes the event, revealing its divine purpose. This sickness serves as a divine platform for God to display His power and for Jesus, the Son of God, to be glorified. This points to God’s ability to turn even the direst circumstances into opportunities for His glory and for the advancement of His kingdom, underscoring that for believers, death itself can become a pathway to greater revelation of God's power. It’s a lesson in seeing beyond the immediate circumstance to God’s ultimate, overarching plan, particularly highlighting Jesus’ unique role in revealing God’s nature and power.