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John 11:21-27

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

21. Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. 22. But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give [it] thee. 23. Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again. 24. Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day. 25. Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: 26. And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? 27. She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.

John 11:21-27 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 11:21

Theological / Devotional

If thou hadst. The same words were spoken by Mary when she first met Jesus (v. 32). Doubtless this sentiment had been oft upon the lips and hearts of the sisters since the death of their brother. The sisters were correct in their observation (see on v. 15; see DA 528).

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