John 11:23 kjv
Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again.
John 11:23 nkjv
Jesus said to her, "Your brother will rise again."
John 11:23 niv
Jesus said to her, "Your brother will rise again."
John 11:23 esv
Jesus said to her, "Your brother will rise again."
John 11:23 nlt
Jesus told her, "Your brother will rise again."
John 11 23 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| John 11:25 | "I am the resurrection and the life." | Jesus' claim about Himself |
| John 14:6 | "I am the way and the truth and the life." | Jesus' claim about Himself |
| John 5:24 | "truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life." | Belief leads to eternal life |
| Romans 8:11 | "If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you." | Spirit gives life |
| 1 Corinthians 15:55 | "O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?" | Victory over death |
| Revelation 1:18 | "I am the living one. I was dead, and behold I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of death and Hades." | Jesus' authority over death |
| Psalm 16:10 | "For you will not abandon me to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption." | Foreshadowing resurrection |
| Daniel 12:2 | "And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt." | Resurrection in OT prophecy |
| Luke 1:37 | "For with God nothing shall be impossible." | Divine power |
| Isaiah 26:19 | "Your dead shall live; their bodies shall rise. Awake and sing, you dwellers in the dust." | Prophecy of resurrection |
| Job 19:25-27 | "For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been thus destroyed, yet from my flesh I shall see God..." | OT affirmation of resurrection |
| 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 | "we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep." | Resurrection of believers |
| John 6:40 | "This is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day." | Jesus as the source of life |
| John 11:4 | "Jesus heard this and said, “This illness does not lead to death. It is for God’s glory, so that God’s Son may be glorified through it.”" | Divine purpose in suffering |
| John 3:16 | "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." | Belief leading to eternal life |
| 2 Timothy 1:10 | "...and now has appeared through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel." | Gospel brings life immortality |
| Hebrews 2:14-15 | "Therefore he had to be made like them, fully human, in order that by dying he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil—and free those who all their lives were held in bondage by their fear of death." | Christ conquers death's power |
| 1 Peter 1:3 | "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead," | New birth through resurrection |
John 11 verses
John 11 23 Meaning
Jesus assures Martha that her brother, Lazarus, will live again. This signifies Jesus' authority over death and His role as the resurrection and the life.
John 11 23 Context
This verse is spoken by Jesus to Martha, sister of Lazarus, during the event where Lazarus has died and has been in the tomb for four days. Martha expresses her faith that Lazarus would not have died if Jesus had been present, and her belief in a future resurrection. Jesus' statement transcends her understanding of future resurrection, emphasizing His present power. The chapter's broader context is Jesus demonstrating His divinity and power over death, leading many to believe in Him.
John 11 23 Word analysis
Yes (Nai): Affirmative particle.
Lord: (Kurie) Greek: Κύριε. Title of respect and authority, used for God and Jesus.
I: (Ego) Greek: ἐγώ. Personal pronoun, emphasizing Jesus' identity.
know: (Oida) Greek: οἶδα. Perfect tense, indicating knowledge possessed as a certainty.
that: (hoti) Greek: ὅτι. Conjunction introducing a subordinate clause of fact.
you: (Su) Greek: σοί. Second person singular pronoun, referring to Martha.
have: (echo) Greek: ἔχεις. Present indicative active verb, indicating present possession.
it: (auto) Greek: αὐτό. Neuter singular pronoun referring to a future resurrection.
as (hos) Greek: ὡς. Conjunction of manner or time.
resurrection: (anastasis) Greek: ἀνάστασιν. Literally, "a standing up." Refers to the act of rising from death or a state of being risen.
and: (kai) Greek: καὶ. Conjunction joining "resurrection" and "life."
life: (zoe) Greek: ζωήν. Greek: ζωὴν. The vital principle; the life of the soul. Distinguishes spiritual/eternal life from physical life (bios).
Words-group by words-group analysis:
- "Yes, Lord" - Expresses Martha's direct affirmation and respect for Jesus' perceived understanding of her statement about resurrection.
- "I know that you have it as resurrection" - Martha's belief that Jesus has the ability to raise the dead.
- "as resurrection and the life" - This phrasing implies Martha's limited understanding, connecting "resurrection" as a future event possibly facilitated by Jesus. Jesus' fuller statement in John 11:25 ("I am the resurrection and the life") contrasts with Martha's, where Jesus identifies Himself as these concepts.
John 11 23 Bonus section
The term "resurrection" (anastasis) was a known concept to Jewish people, particularly the Pharisees (Acts 23:6-8). However, Jesus here elevates this concept. He is not merely a facilitator of resurrection, but its essence. His coming resurrection would irrevocably prove this. Martha's acknowledgment, "Yes, Lord," is a crucial step, but Jesus will soon show her that "resurrection and the life" is not a future possibility she holds but an eternal present reality residing in Him. This aligns with teachings found in many contemporary Jewish apocalyptic literature, but Jesus' claims are singular and divine.
John 11 23 Commentary
Jesus reassures Martha of His knowledge regarding her statement. Martha believes Jesus possesses the power to bring about resurrection, yet her understanding is focused on a future event, distinct from Jesus’ teaching about Himself being the very source and embodiment of resurrection and life. Her faith, while genuine, is not yet comprehensive of Jesus' divine nature and immediate power. Jesus’ intent is to elevate her faith from a belief in a future miracle to an understanding of His eternal, life-giving presence. This is a pivotal moment where Jesus prepares to reveal a deeper truth about Himself and His relationship with death.