Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So then he told them plainly, “Lazarus is dead, New Living Translation So he told them plainly, “Lazarus is dead. English Standard Version Then Jesus told them plainly, “Lazarus has died, Berean Standard Bible So Jesus told them plainly, “Lazarus is dead, Berean Literal Bible So then Jesus told them plainly, "Lazarus has died, King James Bible Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead. New King James Version Then Jesus said to them plainly, “Lazarus is dead. New American Standard Bible So Jesus then said to them plainly, “Lazarus died, NASB 1995 So Jesus then said to them plainly, “Lazarus is dead, NASB 1977 Then Jesus therefore said to them plainly, “Lazarus is dead, Legacy Standard Bible So Jesus then said to them plainly, “Lazarus is dead, Amplified Bible So then Jesus told them plainly, “Lazarus is dead. Christian Standard Bible So Jesus then told them plainly, “Lazarus has died. Holman Christian Standard Bible So Jesus then told them plainly, “Lazarus has died. American Standard Version Then Jesus therefore said unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead. Contemporary English Version Then Jesus told them plainly, "Lazarus is dead! English Revised Version Then Jesus therefore said unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then Jesus told them plainly, "Lazarus has died, Good News Translation So Jesus told them plainly, "Lazarus is dead, International Standard Version Then Jesus told them plainly, "Lazarus has died. Majority Standard Bible So Jesus told them plainly, ?Lazarus is dead, NET Bible Then Jesus told them plainly, "Lazarus has died, New Heart English Bible So Jesus said to them plainly then, "Lazarus is dead. Webster's Bible Translation Then said Jesus to them plainly, Lazarus is dead. Weymouth New Testament So then He told them plainly, World English Bible So Jesus said to them plainly then, “Lazarus is dead. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThen, therefore, Jesus said to them freely, “Lazarus has died; Berean Literal Bible So then Jesus told them plainly, "Lazarus has died, Young's Literal Translation Then, therefore, Jesus said to them freely, 'Lazarus hath died; Smith's Literal Translation Then therefore Jesus said to them with freedom of speech, Lazarus is dead. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen therefore Jesus said to them plainly: Lazarus is dead. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, Jesus then said to them plainly, “Lazarus has died. New American Bible So then Jesus said to them clearly, “Lazarus has died. New Revised Standard Version Then Jesus told them plainly, “Lazarus is dead. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen Jesus said to them, plainly, Lazarus is dead. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Then Yeshua said to them plainly, “Lazar has died.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentTherefore, Jesus then said to them plainly: Lazarus is dead. Godbey New Testament Then however Jesus spoke to them openly, Haweis New Testament Then Jesus therefore told them plainly, Lazarus is dead. Mace New Testament then Jesus told them plainly, Lazarus is dead. Weymouth New Testament So then He told them plainly, Worrell New Testament Then, therefore, Jesus said to them plainly, Worsley New Testament Then Jesus said to them plainly, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Death of Lazarus…13They thought that Jesus was talking about actual sleep, but He was speaking about the death of Lazarus. 14So Jesus told them plainly, “Lazarus is dead, 15and for your sake I am glad I was not there, so that you may believe. But let us go to him.”… Cross References John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. John 5:21 For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom He wishes. John 6:40 For it is My Father’s will that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in Him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.” John 10:17-18 The reason the Father loves Me is that I lay down My life in order to take it up again. / No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of My own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from My Father.” John 20:31 But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 5:28-29 Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming when all who are in their graves will hear His voice / and come out—those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment. John 8:51 Truly, truly, I tell you, if anyone keeps My word, he will never see death.” John 14:19 In a little while the world will see Me no more, but you will see Me. Because I live, you also will live. John 17:3 Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent. Matthew 9:24 “Go away,” He told them. “The girl is not dead, but asleep.” And they laughed at Him. Mark 5:39 He went inside and asked, “Why all this commotion and weeping? The child is not dead, but asleep.” Luke 8:52 Meanwhile, everyone was weeping and mourning for her. But Jesus said, “Stop weeping; she is not dead but asleep.” 1 Corinthians 15:20-22 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. / For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. / For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. 1 Thessalonians 4:14 For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, we also believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him. Treasury of Scripture Then said Jesus to them plainly, Lazarus is dead. plainly. John 10:24 Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly. John 16:25,29 These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father… Jump to Previous Clearly Dead Died Freely Jesus Lazarus PlainlyJump to Next Clearly Dead Died Freely Jesus Lazarus PlainlyJohn 11 1. Jesus raises Lazarus, four days buried.45. Many Jews believe. 47. The high priests and Pharisees gather a council against Jesus. 49. Caiaphas prophesies. 54. Jesus hides himself. 55. At the Passover they enquire after him, and lay wait for him. So Jesus told them plainly In this phrase, Jesus communicates directly and without metaphor. Previously, He had spoken of Lazarus "falling asleep," a common euphemism for death in both Jewish and Greco-Roman cultures. Here, Jesus shifts to a straightforward declaration, emphasizing the importance of clarity in understanding His mission and the events to follow. This moment underscores Jesus' role as a teacher who ensures His disciples grasp the gravity of the situation. It also highlights the necessity of clear communication in matters of faith and doctrine. “Lazarus is dead” Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus- The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who performs miracles and teaches about the Kingdom of God. In this passage, He is speaking to His disciples. 2. Lazarus - A friend of Jesus who lived in Bethany. His death and subsequent resurrection by Jesus is a pivotal miracle in the Gospel of John. 3. Disciples - The followers of Jesus who are being taught and prepared for their future mission. They are often depicted as struggling to understand Jesus' teachings. 4. Bethany - A village near Jerusalem where Lazarus and his sisters, Mary and Martha, lived. It is the setting for this significant event. 5. Death and Resurrection - The event of Lazarus's death and Jesus's intention to raise him from the dead, which foreshadows Jesus's own death and resurrection. Teaching Points Understanding Jesus' Authority Over DeathJesus's statement about Lazarus's death is a prelude to demonstrating His authority over life and death, reinforcing His divine nature. The Importance of Clarity in Communication Jesus speaks plainly to His disciples, highlighting the need for clear communication in teaching and understanding spiritual truths. Faith in the Midst of Despair The disciples are faced with the reality of death, yet Jesus's forthcoming miracle encourages faith even when circumstances seem hopeless. The Foreshadowing of Christ’s Own Resurrection Lazarus's resurrection serves as a precursor to Jesus's own resurrection, offering hope and assurance of eternal life to believers. The Role of Miracles in Strengthening Belief This event is designed to strengthen the disciples' faith and prepare them for their future mission, showing the purpose of miracles in the Gospel account.(14) Lazarus is dead.--The words of deeper truth, "Our friend Lazarus is fallen asleep," have conveyed no true meaning to their minds. He uses words, therefore, which fall short of that truth, but are the only words which they can understand.Verse 14. - Then Jesus therefore said to them plainly. Jesus spake at length (παῥῤησίᾳ) without metaphor (cf. ver. 11, note). Lazarus died; died, i.e. when he told them two days ago that this sickness would not have death as its end - died in the sense in which they ordinarily used the word. When Jesus described the condition of Lazarus in figurative language, he made use of a metaphor which would have peculiar application in his ease. The grace of Christ will turn the death of his beloved throughout all time into restful sleep. Lazarus was part of the method by which this transformation would be effected. The Christian idea soon found far richer expression than classical poetry or rabbinism could supply (Acts 7:60; Matthew 27:52; 1 Corinthians 15:6; 1 Thessalonians 4:13; Revelation 14:13). Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Soοὖν (oun) Conjunction Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. told εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. them αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. plainly, παρρησίᾳ (parrēsia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3954: From pas and a derivative of rheo; all out-spokenness, i.e. Frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance. “Lazarus Λάζαρος (Lazaros) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2976: Probably of Hebrew origin; Lazarus, the name of two Israelites. is dead, ἀπέθανεν (apethanen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 599: To be dying, be about to die, wither, decay. From apo and thnesko; to die off. Links John 11:14 NIVJohn 11:14 NLT John 11:14 ESV John 11:14 NASB John 11:14 KJV John 11:14 BibleApps.com John 11:14 Biblia Paralela John 11:14 Chinese Bible John 11:14 French Bible John 11:14 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: John 11:14 So Jesus said to them plainly then (Jhn Jo Jn) |
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