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They told him, “Lord, come and see.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/john/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he said, “Where have you laid him?” They said to him, “Lord, come and see.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/john/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Where have you put him?” He asked. “Come and see, Lord,” they answered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And He said, "Where have you laid him?" They say to Him, "Lord, come and see."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/john/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and see.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/john/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And He said, “Where have you laid him?” They said to Him, “Lord, come and see.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/john/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and He said, “Where have you laid him?” They said to Him, “Lord, come and see.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/john/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and said, &#8220Where have you laid him?&#8221 They said to Him, &#8220Lord, come and see.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/john/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and said, “Where have you laid him?” They said to Him, “Lord, come and see.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/john/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and said, “Where have you laid him?” They said to Him, “Lord, come and see.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/john/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and said, “Where have you laid him?” They said, “Lord, come and see.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/john/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Where have you put him? ” he asked. “Lord,” they told him, “come and see.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/john/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />&#8220Where have you put him?&#8221 He asked.&#8221 Lord,&#8221 they told Him, &#8220come and see.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/john/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and said, Where have ye laid him? They say unto him, Lord, come and see.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/john/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and asked, "Where have you put his body?" They replied, "Lord, come and you will see." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/john/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and said, Where have ye laid him? They say unto him, Lord, come and see.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/john/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So Jesus asked, "Where did you put Lazarus?" They answered him, "Lord, come and see."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/john/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"Where have you buried him?" he asked them. "Come and see, Lord," they answered. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/john/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He asked, "Where have you put him?" They told him, "Lord, come and see."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/john/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?Where have you put him?? He asked. ?Come and see, Lord,? they answered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/john/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He asked, "Where have you laid him?" They replied, "Lord, come and see."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/john/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and said, "Where have you put him?" They told him, "Lord, come and see."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/john/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And said, Where have ye laid him? They say to him, Lord, come and see.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />though deeply troubled, asked them, "Where have you laid him?" "Master, come and see," was their reply.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/john/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and said, “Where have you laid him?” They told him, “Lord, come and see.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/john/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />“Where have you laid him?” They say to Him, “Lord, come and see”;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/john/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And He said, "Where have you laid him?" They say to Him, "Lord, come and see."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/john/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'Where have ye laid him?' they say to him, 'Sir, come and see;'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/john/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And said, Where have ye laid him? They say to him, Lord, come and see.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/john/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And said: Where have you laid him? They say to him: Lord, come and see. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/john/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he said, “Where have you laid him?” They said to him, “Lord, come and see.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/john/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and said, “Where have you laid him?” They said to him, “Sir, come and see.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/john/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He said, “Where have you laid him?” They said to him, “Lord, come and see.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/john/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he said, Where have you laid him? They said to him, Our Lord, come and see.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And he said, “Where have you laid him?” And they were saying to him, “Come see, Our Lord.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/john/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />and he said: Where have you laid him? They said to him: Lord, come and see.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/john/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />and said, <FR>Where have you laid him?<Fr> They say to Him, Lord, come and see.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/john/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />and he said, Where have ye laid him? They say to him, Lord, come and see.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/john/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />and said, where have ye laid him? they said to him, Lord, come and see.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/john/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />though deeply troubled, asked them, "Where have you laid him?" "Master, come and see," was their reply.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/john/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />and He said, <FR>"Where have ye laid Him?"<Fr> They say to Him, "Lord, come and see."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/john/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And He said, <FR>Where have ye laid him?<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/john/11-34.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=4111" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/john/11.htm">Jesus Comforts Martha and Mary</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">33</span>When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, He was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. <span class="reftext">34</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/4226.htm" title="4226: Pou (Adv) -- Genitive case of an interrogative pronoun pos otherwise obsolete; as adverb of place; at what locality.">“Where</a> <a href="/greek/5087.htm" title="5087: tetheikate (V-RIA-2P) -- To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place.">have you put</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him?” </a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">He asked.</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: erchou (V-PMM/P-2S) -- To come, go. ">“Come</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: ide (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!">see,</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrie (N-VMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord,”</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: Legousin (V-PIA-3P) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">they answered.</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> </span> <span class="reftext">35</span>Jesus wept.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-38.htm">John 1:38</a></span><br />Jesus turned and saw them following. “What do you want?” He asked. They said to Him, “Rabbi” (which means Teacher), “where are You staying?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/20-15.htm">John 20:15</a></span><br />“Woman, why are you weeping?” Jesus asked. “Whom are you seeking?” Thinking He was the gardener, she said, “Sir, if you have carried Him off, tell me where you have put Him, and I will get Him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/24-5.htm">Luke 24:5</a></span><br />As the women bowed their faces to the ground in terror, the two men asked them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/5-39.htm">Mark 5:39</a></span><br />He went inside and asked, “Why all this commotion and weeping? The child is not dead, but asleep.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-6.htm">Matthew 28:6</a></span><br />He is not here; He has risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where He lay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/7-13.htm">Luke 7:13</a></span><br />When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said, “Do not weep.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/15-47.htm">Mark 15:47</a></span><br />Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw where His body was placed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/9-28.htm">Matthew 9:28</a></span><br />After Jesus had entered the house, the blind men came to Him. “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” He asked. “Yes, Lord,” they answered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/24-12.htm">Luke 24:12</a></span><br />Peter, however, got up and ran to the tomb. And after bending down and seeing only the linen cloths, he went away, wondering to himself what had happened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/16-6.htm">Mark 16:6</a></span><br />But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here! See the place where they put Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/3-9.htm">Genesis 3:9</a></span><br />But the LORD God called out to the man, “Where are you?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/4-9.htm">Genesis 4:9</a></span><br />And the LORD said to Cain, “Where is your brother Abel?” “I do not know!” he answered. “Am I my brother’s keeper?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-27.htm">2 Kings 4:27</a></span><br />When she reached the man of God at the mountain, she clung to his feet. Gehazi came over to push her away, but the man of God said, “Leave her alone, for her soul is in deep distress, and the LORD has hidden it from me and has not told me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-32.htm">2 Kings 4:32-33</a></span><br />When Elisha reached the house, there was the boy lying dead on his bed. / So he went in, closed the door behind the two of them, and prayed to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/10-14.htm">1 Samuel 10:14</a></span><br />Now Saul’s uncle asked him and his servant, “Where did you go?” “To look for the donkeys,” Saul replied. “When we saw they were not to be found, we went to Samuel.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And said, Where have you laid him? They said to him, Lord, come and see.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/1-39.htm">John 1:39</a></b></br> He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/20-2.htm">John 20:2</a></b></br> Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/28-6.htm">Matthew 28:6</a></b></br> He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/11-33.htm">Deeply</a> <a href="/luke/2-25.htm">Him</a> <a href="/john/8-20.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/john/11-32.htm">Master</a> <a href="/john/11-32.htm">Sir</a> <a href="/john/11-33.htm">Troubled</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/11-38.htm">Deeply</a> <a href="/john/19-1.htm">Him</a> <a href="/john/13-4.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/john/11-39.htm">Master</a> <a href="/john/12-21.htm">Sir</a> <a href="/john/12-27.htm">Troubled</a><div class="vheading2">John 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/11-1.htm">Jesus raises Lazarus, four days buried.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">45. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/11-45.htm">Many Jews believe.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">47. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/11-47.htm">The high priests and Pharisees gather a council against Jesus.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">49. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/11-49.htm">Caiaphas prophesies.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">54. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/11-54.htm">Jesus hides himself.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">55. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/john/11-55.htm">At the Passover they enquire after him, and lay wait for him.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>“Where have you put him?”</b><br>This question is asked by Jesus in the context of the death of Lazarus. It reflects Jesus' genuine human concern and empathy, as He seeks to engage with the mourners and understand the situation. The question also demonstrates His willingness to be involved in the lives of those He loves. In biblical context, this moment is significant as it precedes one of Jesus' most profound miracles, the raising of Lazarus from the dead. This question can be seen as a precursor to the revelation of His divine power over life and death. It echoes the human experience of loss and the search for understanding in times of grief.<p><b>He asked.</b><br>The act of asking shows Jesus' relational nature and His approachability. It highlights His role as a teacher who often used questions to engage with people and lead them to deeper truths. This method is consistent with His teaching style throughout the Gospels, where He often asked questions to provoke thought and reflection. It also underscores His humility, as He does not assume knowledge but seeks to connect with those around Him.<p><b>“Come and see, Lord,” they answered.</b><br>The response of the people reflects their respect and recognition of Jesus' authority, as they address Him as "Lord." This title acknowledges His position and the faith they have in Him, even in the midst of their sorrow. The invitation to "come and see" is reminiscent of other biblical invitations to witness God's work, such as in <a href="/psalms/66-5.htm">Psalm 66:5</a>, "Come and see what God has done." It also foreshadows the invitation to the disciples in <a href="/john/1-39.htm">John 1:39</a>, where Jesus says, "Come and you will see." This phrase invites Jesus into their grief, showing their openness to His presence and intervention. It sets the stage for the miraculous event that follows, where Jesus will demonstrate His power over death, affirming His identity as the resurrection and the life.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Jesus is the Son of God who demonstrates His divine authority and compassion throughout the events of <a href="/bsb/john/11.htm">John 11</a>.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/l/lazarus.htm">Lazarus</a></b><br>The brother of Mary and Martha, Lazarus has died, and his resurrection by Jesus is the focal miracle of this chapter.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/mary_and_martha.htm">Mary and Martha</a></b><br>Sisters of Lazarus, they are deeply grieving his death and are significant figures in the account, showcasing faith and human emotion.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/bethany.htm">Bethany</a></b><br>The village where Lazarus, Mary, and Martha lived, located near Jerusalem. It is the setting for this miraculous event.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a></b><br>Comprising mourners and onlookers, they witness Jesus' miracle and are pivotal in spreading the news of Lazarus's resurrection.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/j/jesus'_compassion.htm">Jesus' Compassion</a></b><br>Jesus' inquiry, "Where have you laid him?" shows His deep compassion and personal involvement in human suffering. We are called to emulate His empathy in our interactions with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>The response, "Come and see, Lord," reflects a willingness to invite Jesus into our places of grief and need. We should actively seek His presence in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_authority.htm">Divine Authority</a></b><br>Jesus' actions in this chapter affirm His authority over life and death. Believers can trust in His power and sovereignty in all circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_in_grief.htm">Community in Grief</a></b><br>The presence of the crowd highlights the importance of community support in times of loss. Christians are encouraged to be present and supportive in others' times of need.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_resurrection.htm">Hope in Resurrection</a></b><br>The raising of Lazarus is a foretaste of the ultimate resurrection hope for all believers. This hope should inspire us to live with eternal perspective and assurance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_believers_doubt_god's_existence.htm">Why does God allow so many of His followers to doubt His existence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/recall_your_creator_in_youth.htm">Does He understand us?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_devout_people_die_young.htm">Proverbs 10:27 asserts fearing the Lord prolongs life--what about devout people who die young or suffer terminal illnesses?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_the_bible_guide_grief.htm">How does the Bible guide grieving a loved one's death?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(34) <span class= "bld">Where have ye laid him?</span>--The question is directed, of course, to the sisters. This is further shown by the answer, "Lord, come and see." Both question and answer are expressed in the shortest form. Grief speaks in the fewest possible words.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 34.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And he said, Where have ye laid him? They say unto him, Lord, come and see.</span> A strange echo of <a href="/john/1-39.htm">John 1:39</a> (cf. <a href="/revelation/6-1.htm">Revelation 6:1, 5, 7</a>) - Christ asking for information. The Lord was answered out of his own words. His mind was made up. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/john/11-34.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">“Where</span><br /><span class="grk">Ποῦ</span> <span class="translit">(Pou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4226.htm">Strong's 4226: </a> </span><span class="str2">Genitive case of an interrogative pronoun pos otherwise obsolete; as adverb of place; at what locality.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">have you laid</span><br /><span class="grk">τεθείκατε</span> <span class="translit">(tetheikate)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5087.htm">Strong's 5087: </a> </span><span class="str2">To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him?”</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτόν</span> <span class="translit">(auton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He asked.</span><br /><span class="grk">εἶπεν</span> <span class="translit">(eipen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> </span><span class="str2">Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Come</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔρχου</span> <span class="translit">(erchou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come, go. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">see,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἴδε</span> <span class="translit">(ide)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2400.htm">Strong's 2400: </a> </span><span class="str2">See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Lord,”</span><br /><span class="grk">Κύριε</span> <span class="translit">(Kyrie)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they answered.</span><br /><span class="grk">Λέγουσιν</span> <span class="translit">(Legousin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. </span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/john/11-34.htm">John 11:34 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/john/11-34.htm">John 11:34 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/john/11-34.htm">John 11:34 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/john/11-34.htm">John 11:34 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/john/11-34.htm">John 11:34 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/john/11-34.htm">John 11:34 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/john/11-34.htm">John 11:34 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/john/11-34.htm">John 11:34 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/john/11-34.htm">John 11:34 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/john/11-34.htm">John 11:34 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/john/11-34.htm">NT Gospels: John 11:34 And said Where have you laid him? 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