What does John 11:25 mean?
Jesus spoke these words to Martha outside the village of Bethany, four days after her brother Lazarus had died. Martha believed in a resurrection at the end of time, but Jesus pointed her to himself: "I am the resurrection, and the life." Resurrection is not only a future event; it is found in a person. Whoever believes in him, "though he were dead, yet shall he live." Moments later, Jesus raised Lazarus from the tomb, showing his power over death. This verse is often read at Christian funerals, because it promises that death is not the end for those who trust in Christ.
John 11:25 in the King James Version
Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
Context
24 Martha said to him, “I know that he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day.”
25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will still live, even if he dies.
26 Whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?”
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What does John 11:25 mean?
Jesus spoke these words to Martha outside the village of Bethany, four days after her brother Lazarus had died. Martha believed in a resurrection at the end of time, but Jesus pointed her to himself: "I am the resurrection, and the life." Resurrection is not only a future event; it is found in a person. Whoever believes in him, "though he were dead, yet shall he live." Moments later, Jesus raised Lazarus from the tomb, showing his power over death. This verse is often read at Christian funerals, because it promises that death is not the end for those who trust in Christ.
What does John 11:25 say in the KJV?
John 11:25 (KJV) reads: “Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:”