John 11:40 kjv
Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?
John 11:40 nkjv
Jesus said to her, "Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?"
John 11:40 niv
Then Jesus said, "Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?"
John 11:40 esv
Jesus said to her, "Did I not tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God?"
John 11:40 nlt
Jesus responded, "Didn't I tell you that you would see God's glory if you believe?"
John 11 40 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| John 11:42 | "I know that you always hear me..." | Jesus speaking to God |
| John 14:13 | "...whatever you ask in my name, this I will do..." | Jesus' promise to disciples |
| John 14:11 | "Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me..." | Jesus' divine identity |
| John 3:16 | "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son..." | God's love and action |
| John 10:38 | "...that you may know and understand that the Father is in me, even as I am in the Father." | Jesus' oneness with God |
| Isaiah 43:7 | "everyone called by my name, whom I created for my glory..." | God's creation for glory |
| Isaiah 55:11 | "so shall my word be that goes out of my mouth..." | Power of God's word |
| Hebrews 1:3 | "...the Son is the radiance of God's glory..." | Jesus' relation to glory |
| 1 Corinthians 2:7 | "...God destined it for glory before the ages began." | God's eternal glory |
| Acts 7:55 | "But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God..." | Witnessing God's glory |
| 1 Peter 4:14 | "If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed..." | Suffering for Christ's name |
| Psalm 118:23 | "The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes." | God's marvelous works |
| Romans 8:17 | "and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ..." | Co-heirs in glory |
| Matthew 16:27 | "For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father's glory..." | Future glory |
| Luke 17:34 | "...one will be taken and the other left." | Judgment/Discernment |
| 1 Corinthians 15:43 | "...it is raised in glory; it is raised in power." | Resurrection glory |
| 2 Corinthians 3:18 | "And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed..." | Seeing and transforming glory |
| 2 Corinthians 4:17 | "For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory..." | Present suffering, future glory |
| Philippians 3:21 | "...who will transform our sleeping bodies so that they will be like his glorious body..." | Christ's glorious body |
| Colossians 3:4 | "When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory." | Appearing in glory |
| Ephesians 3:21 | "to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen." | Glory in the Church |
| Revelation 21:23 | "And the city has no need of sun or moon, for the glory of God illuminates it..." | God's illuminating glory |
John 11 verses
John 11 40 Meaning
Jesus asserts that believing His words leads to seeing the glory of God. This is a profound statement connecting faith in Jesus and His spoken word to a direct, tangible manifestation of God's divine presence and power. It suggests an experiential knowledge of God that transcends mere intellectual assent.
John 11 40 Context
This verse is spoken by Jesus in the context of the raising of Lazarus from the dead (John 11:1-44). Martha, Lazarus' sister, expresses her belief that Lazarus would not have died if Jesus had been present. Jesus then states, "Your brother will rise again." Martha, understanding resurrection in a general eschatological sense, responds with faith in the general resurrection on the last day. Jesus corrects her, stating "I am the resurrection and the life." He then directly addresses her belief, culminating in this verse where He says that if she believes, she will see the glory of God. This immediate context highlights Jesus' authority over life and death and links belief in Him directly to witnessing divine power.
John 11 40 Word analysis
“that” (Greek: ἵνα, hina): Conjunction introducing a purpose or result. Here, it introduces the result of Martha's belief.
“you” (Greek: σύ, sy): Refers specifically to Martha.
“will see” (Greek: ὄψῃ, opsē): Future indicative active second person singular of ὁράω (horaō), meaning to see, perceive, behold. Implies a future experiential revelation.
“the glory” (Greek: τὴν δόξαν, tēn doxan): Accusative singular of δόξα (doxa), meaning glory, radiance, magnificence, splendor, honor. Refers to God's manifest presence and intrinsic splendor.
“of God” (Greek: τοῦ θεοῦ, tou theou): Genitive singular of θεός (theos), God. Denotes possession or origin.
Groups of words analysis:
- “if you will believe”: Expresses a conditional requirement for the subsequent promise. The belief is directed towards Jesus' person and claims.
- “you will see the glory of God”: This phrase links the act of believing in Jesus with a future manifestation of God's divine majesty, power, and presence, as evidenced in His works, particularly the resurrection of Lazarus.
John 11 40 Bonus section
The concept of "seeing the glory of God" (Hebrew: כָּבוֹד, kavod) in the Old Testament was often associated with awe-inspiring divine appearances and interventions, like the glory that filled the Tabernacle (Exodus 40:34-35) or the vision experienced by Isaiah in the Temple (Isaiah 6:3). Here, Jesus redefines and internalizes this experience. It is not just about observing a cosmic event but about a personal revelation granted through faith in Him. This highlights Jesus as the ultimate mediator and embodiment of God's glory, making His works, like the resurrection of Lazarus, the immediate arena for beholding that glory. This is a demonstration of the immanence of God’s glory through Christ.
John 11 40 Commentary
Jesus assures Martha that her faith in Him, even amid her grief, will result in witnessing God's glorious power. This is not a general observation but a direct promise tied to her believing in Jesus’ divine nature and authority over death. Her belief would enable her to see the divine splendor in action, confirming Jesus’ words and His identity as the resurrection and the life. It emphasizes that faith is the pathway to experiencing God’s supernatural intervention and glory in life.