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John 11:25

King James Version (KJV)

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John 11:25

Verse 25 of 57

Scripture focus

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

John 11:25 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 11:25

Theological / Devotional

I am the resurrection. This is another of the “I am” sayings of Jesus (cf. chs. 6:35, 51; 8:12; 10:7,9, 11, 14; 14:16; 15:1, 5). Jesus here declares Himself to be the Life-giver. In Him is “life, original, unborrowed, underived” (DA 530). He who receives Him receives life (1 John 5:11, 12) and is assured of a future resurrection to eternal life (cf. 1 Cor. 15:51-55; 1 Thess. 4:16; etc.).

Believeth. Jesus was seeking to turn attention away from the resurrection in the remote future and to direct it to Himself. Only those who fix their faith on Him during the period of their earthly sojourn can expect to receive life in that day. Faith in Christ is the matter of immediate concern.

Though he were dead. Rather, “even if he should die.”

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