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No, it is for God&#8217s glory so that God&#8217s Son may be glorified through it.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/john/11.htm">New Living Translation</a> But when Jesus heard about it he said, “Lazarus’s sickness will not end in death. No, it happened for the glory of God so that the Son of God will receive glory from this.” <a href="/esv/john/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> But when Jesus heard it he said, “This illness does not lead to death. It is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.” <a href="/bsb/john/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When Jesus heard this, He said, “This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.” <a href="/blb/john/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having heard, Jesus said, "This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified by it." <a href="/kjv/john/11.htm">King James Bible</a> When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby. <a href="/nkjv/john/11.htm">New King James Version</a> When Jesus heard that, He said, “This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified through it.” <a href="/nasb_/john/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But when Jesus heard this, He said, “This sickness is not meant for death, but is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified by it.” <a href="/nasb/john/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> But when Jesus heard this, He said, &#8220This sickness is not to end in death, but for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified by it.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/john/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But when Jesus heard it, He said, “This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified by it.” <a href="/lsb/john/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But when Jesus heard this, He said, “This sickness is not to end in death, but is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified by it.” <a href="/amp/john/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When Jesus heard this, He said, “This sickness will not end in death; but [on the contrary it is] for the glory and honor of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified by it.” <a href="/csb/john/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When Jesus heard it, he said, “This sickness will not end in death but is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.” <a href="/hcsb/john/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When Jesus heard it, He said, &#8220This sickness will not end in death but is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.&#8221 <a href="/asv/john/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> But when Jesus heard it, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified thereby. <a href="/cev/john/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When Jesus heard this, he said, "His sickness won't end in death. It will bring glory to God and his Son." <a href="/erv/john/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> But when Jesus heard it, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified thereby. <a href="/gwt/john/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When Jesus heard the message, he said, "His sickness won't result in death. Instead, this sickness will bring glory to God so that the Son of God will receive glory through it." <a href="/gnt/john/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> When Jesus heard it, he said, "The final result of this sickness will not be the death of Lazarus; this has happened in order to bring glory to God, and it will be the means by which the Son of God will receive glory." <a href="/isv/john/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> But when Jesus heard it, he said, "This illness isn't meant to end in death. It's for God's glory, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it." <a href="/msb/john/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When Jesus heard this, He said, ?This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.? <a href="/net/john/11.htm">NET Bible</a> When Jesus heard this, he said, "This sickness will not lead to death, but to God's glory, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it." <a href="/nheb/john/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But when Jesus heard it, he said, "This sickness is not to death, but for the glory of God, that God's Son may be glorified by it." <a href="/wbt/john/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not to death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified by it. <a href="/wey/john/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Jesus received the message and said, "This illness is not to end in death, but is to promote the glory of God, in order that the Son of God may be glorified by it." <a href="/web/john/11.htm">World English Bible</a> But when Jesus heard it, he said, “This sickness is not to death, but for the glory of God, that God’s Son may be glorified by it.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Jesus having heard, said, “This ailment is not to death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified through it.” <a href="/blb/john/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having heard, Jesus said, "This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified by it." <a href="/ylt/john/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Jesus having heard, said, 'This ailment is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified through it.' <a href="/slt/john/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus having heard, said, This sickness is not to death, but for the glory of God, that by it the Son of God be honoured.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Jesus hearing it, said to them: This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God: that the Son of God may be glorified by it. <a href="/cpdv/john/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then, upon hearing this, Jesus said to them: “This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified by it.” <a href="/nabre/john/11.htm">New American Bible</a> When Jesus heard this he said, “This illness is not to end in death, but is for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified through it.” <a href="/nrsvce/john/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But when Jesus heard it, he said, “This illness does not lead to death; rather it is for God’s glory, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Jesus said, This is not a sickness of death, but for the sake of the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified on his account. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Yeshua said, “This sickness is not of death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified because of it.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But when Jesus heard it, he said: This sickness is not to death, but for the glory of God, that by it the Son of God may be glorified. <a href="/godbey/john/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Jesus hearing said, <FR>This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/john/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> When Jesus heard it, he said, This sickness is not for death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified thereby.<CM> <a href="/mace/john/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> when Jesus heard that, he said, the disease is not to be mortal, but is design'd for the glory of God, that the son of God might be glorified thereby. <a href="/wey/john/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Jesus received the message and said, "This illness is not to end in death, but is to promote the glory of God, in order that the Son of God may be glorified by it." <a href="/worrell/john/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Jesus, hearing it, said, <FR>"This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified through it.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/john/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But when Jesus heard it, He said, <FR>This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified thereby.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/john/11-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=3881" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/11.htm">The Death of Lazarus</a> …3So the sisters sent word to Jesus, “Lord, the one You love is sick.” 4<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">When</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: Akousas (V-APA-NMS) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">heard this,</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 said,</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: Hautē (DPro-NFS) -- This; he, she, it. ">“This</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/769.htm" title="769: astheneia (N-NFS) -- From asthenes; feebleness; by implication, malady; morally, frailty.">sickness</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">will</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">end in</a> <a href="/greek/2288.htm" title="2288: thanaton (N-AMS) -- Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death.">death.</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: all’ (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">No,</a> <a href="/greek/5228.htm" title="5228: hyper (Prep) -- Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. ">it is for</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1391.htm" title="1391: doxēs (N-GFS) -- From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.">glory</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God,</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">so that</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: Huios (N-NMS) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">Son</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God</a> <a href="/greek/1392.htm" title="1392: doxasthē (V-ASP-3S) -- To glorify, honor, bestow glory on. From doxa; to render glorious.">may be glorified</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: di’ (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">through</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autēs (PPro-GF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">it.” </a> 5Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/9-3.htm">John 9:3</a> Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God would be displayed in him. <a href="/john/5-14.htm">John 5:14</a> Afterward, Jesus found the man at the temple and said to him, “See, you have been made well. Stop sinning, or something worse may happen to you.” <a href="/john/2-11.htm">John 2:11</a> Jesus performed this, the first of His signs, at Cana in Galilee. He thus revealed His glory, and His disciples believed in Him. <a href="/john/12-23.htm">John 12:23</a> But Jesus replied, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. <a href="/john/17-1.htm">John 17:1</a> When Jesus had spoken these things, He lifted up His eyes to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son may glorify You. <a href="/john/14-13.htm">John 14:13</a> And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. <a href="/john/9-24.htm">John 9:24</a> So a second time they called for the man who had been blind and said, “Give glory to God! We know that this man is a sinner.” <a href="/john/13-31.htm">John 13:31-32</a> When Judas had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man is glorified, and God is glorified in Him. / If God is glorified in Him, God will also glorify the Son in Himself—and will glorify Him at once. <a href="/john/7-39.htm">John 7:39</a> He was speaking about the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were later to receive. For the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet been glorified. <a href="/john/8-54.htm">John 8:54</a> Jesus answered, “If I glorify Myself, My glory means nothing. The One who glorifies Me is My Father, of whom you say, ‘He is our God.’ <a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a> And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-17.htm">2 Corinthians 4:17</a> For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison. <a href="/philippians/1-20.htm">Philippians 1:20</a> I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. <a href="/1_peter/4-11.htm">1 Peter 4:11</a> If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/exodus/9-16.htm">Exodus 9:16</a> But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power to you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not to death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.This.<a href="/john/9-3.htm">John 9:3</a> Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.<a href="/mark/5-39.htm">Mark 5:39-42</a> And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth… <a href="/romans/11-11.htm">Romans 11:11</a> I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy.for.<a href="/john/11-40.htm">John 11:40</a> Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?<a href="/john/9-24.htm">John 9:24</a> Then again called they the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give God the praise: we know that this man is a sinner.<a href="/john/12-28.htm">John 12:28</a> Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.that.<a href="/john/2-11.htm">John 2:11</a> This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.<a href="/john/5-23.htm">John 5:23</a> That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him.<a href="/john/8-54.htm">John 8:54</a> Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/5-5.htm">Ailment</a> <a href="/john/10-10.htm">Death</a> <a href="/john/5-4.htm">Disease</a> <a href="/john/9-40.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/john/6-27.htm">End</a> <a href="/john/7-39.htm">Glorified</a> <a href="/john/9-24.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/john/10-36.htm">God's</a> <a href="/john/9-40.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/luke/4-41.htm">Illness</a> <a href="/john/11-3.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/10-5.htm">Means</a> <a href="/luke/19-14.htm">Message</a> <a href="/john/10-17.htm">Order</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-7.htm">Promote</a> <a href="/john/10-18.htm">Received</a> <a href="/john/5-4.htm">Sickness</a> <a href="/matthew/7-13.htm">Thereby</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/galatians/4-13.htm">Ailment</a> <a href="/john/11-13.htm">Death</a> <a href="/acts/28-8.htm">Disease</a> <a href="/john/11-42.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/john/12-24.htm">End</a> <a href="/john/12-16.htm">Glorified</a> <a href="/john/11-40.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/john/11-27.htm">God's</a> <a href="/john/11-6.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/galatians/4-13.htm">Illness</a> <a href="/john/11-5.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/13-24.htm">Means</a> <a href="/john/12-48.htm">Message</a> <a href="/john/11-15.htm">Order</a> <a href="/romans/15-7.htm">Promote</a> <a href="/john/13-27.htm">Received</a> <a href="/revelation/2-22.htm">Sickness</a> <a href="/romans/10-5.htm">Thereby</a><div class="vheading2">John 11</div>1. <a href="/john/11-1.htm">Jesus raises Lazarus, four days buried.</a> 45. <a href="/john/11-45.htm">Many Jews believe.</a> 47. <a href="/john/11-47.htm">The high priests and Pharisees gather a council against Jesus.</a> 49. <a href="/john/11-49.htm">Caiaphas prophesies.</a> 54. <a href="/john/11-54.htm">Jesus hides himself.</a> 55. <a href="/john/11-55.htm">At the Passover they enquire after him, and lay wait for him.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>When Jesus heard this, He said, This phrase indicates Jesus' awareness and response to the message about Lazarus's illness. It highlights His divine omniscience and intentionality in His actions. Jesus often used situations to teach and reveal deeper truths, as seen in His responses throughout the Gospels.“This sickness will not end in death. Here, Jesus speaks prophetically, knowing the outcome of Lazarus's situation. While Lazarus does physically die, Jesus refers to the ultimate outcome, which is not death but resurrection. This statement foreshadows the power of Jesus over death, a central theme in the Gospel of John, and points to the future resurrection of believers.No, it is for the glory of God, Jesus frames the situation as an opportunity to reveal God's glory. In Jewish culture, God's glory was often associated with His presence and power. This aligns with the purpose of Jesus' miracles, which were to manifest God's power and confirm Jesus' divine identity. The concept of God's glory is a recurring theme in Scripture, seen in events like the Exodus and the Transfiguration.so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.” This phrase emphasizes the dual purpose of the miracle: to glorify God and to reveal Jesus as the Son of God. The title "Son of God" affirms Jesus' divine nature and mission. The glorification of Jesus through Lazarus's resurrection prefigures His own resurrection, which is the ultimate demonstration of His victory over sin and death. This event also serves as a type of Christ's own resurrection, reinforcing His role as the life-giver and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is responding to the news of Lazarus's illness. His response reveals His divine insight and purpose. 2. <a href="/topical/l/lazarus.htm">Lazarus</a> The brother of Mary and Martha, Lazarus is the one who is sick. His illness sets the stage for a significant miracle. 3. <a href="/topical/m/mary_and_martha.htm">Mary and Martha</a> Sisters of Lazarus, they are deeply concerned about their brother's condition and send word to Jesus. 4. <a href="/topical/b/bethany.htm">Bethany</a> The village where Lazarus, Mary, and Martha live. It is located near Jerusalem and is the setting for the events that follow. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> They are with Jesus when He receives the news about Lazarus. Their understanding and faith are challenged and deepened through this event.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_purpose.htm">Understanding God's Purpose</a> Jesus reveals that not all suffering is meaningless; it can serve a divine purpose. Believers are encouraged to seek God's perspective in their trials. <a href="/topical/t/the_glory_of_god.htm">The Glory of God</a> The ultimate aim of the events in our lives should be to glorify God. This passage challenges us to consider how our responses to life's challenges can reflect God's glory. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_timing.htm">Faith in God's Timing</a> Jesus's statement implies a divine timing that may not align with human expectations. Trusting in God's timing is crucial for believers. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_jesus_as_the_son_of_god.htm">The Role of Jesus as the Son of God</a> This passage emphasizes Jesus's divine authority and mission. Recognizing Jesus as the Son of God is central to Christian faith. <a href="/topical/h/hope_beyond_circumstances.htm">Hope Beyond Circumstances</a> Jesus assures that the situation will not end in death, pointing to the hope and life found in Him. Believers are reminded to hold onto hope in Christ, even in dire circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 11</a> <a href="/q/why_resurrect_lazarus_but_not_others.htm">Why resurrect Lazarus yet allow others to die, and does this choice raise questions of fairness (John 11:4)?</a> <a href="/q/do_catholic_doctrines_align_with_the_bible.htm">Are Catholic doctrines supported by the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/is_the_trinity_visible_in_heaven.htm">Is the Trinity visible in heaven?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_the_one_true_god.htm">What does 'You are my Son' signify?</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>(4) When Jesus heard that, he said.--These words are not simply an answer sent to the sisters, but the uttered thought which arose in our Lord's mind as He heard that Lazarus was ill, and were spoken in the presence of the disciples who were with Him, and doubtless in that of the messengers also.This sickness is not unto death--i.e., "will not issue in death: will not have death as its final result." (Comp. <a href="/john/11-11.htm" title="These things said he: and after that he said to them, Our friend Lazarus sleeps; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.">John 11:11</a>; <a href="/john/11-14.htm" title="Then said Jesus to them plainly, Lazarus is dead.">John 11:14</a>. and <a href="/john/8-51.htm" title="Truly, truly, I say to you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death.">John 8:51</a>.)But for the glory of God--i.e., "the furtherance and accomplishment of the glory of God."That the Son of God might be glorified thereby.--This furtherance of the glory of God with the purpose of glorifying the Son carries us back, as all the expositors note, to the oneness of the work of the Father and Son which has been made prominent in our Lord's words. (Comp. <a href="/john/10-38.htm" title="But if I do, though you believe not me, believe the works: that you may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him.">John 10:38</a>, and references in Note there.) But the words seem to carry us forwards as well as backwards. In the next chapter (<a href="/john/11-23.htm" title="Jesus said to her, Your brother shall rise again.">John 11:23</a>) our Lord says. "The hour is come that the Son of Man should be glorified," and the reference is to His death. Is that thought absent from the words here? The sickness of Lazarus would not indeed issue in death, though it would end in what men call death, and would be the immediate cause leading to the death of the Son of Man. The one would be as a sleep from which he would awake, the other should be the glorifying the Son of God, which would issue in the life of the world. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 4. - When Jesus heard (it), he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified thereby. What message Jesus gave to these who brought him these tidings we know not; the evangelist records what he said to the bystanders. Our Lord did not mean to say that the sickness would not terminate in what men ordinarily call "death," nor that it was not a deadly disease, but that it was not πρὸς θάνατον. "He shall not fall a prey to death" (Meyer), The sickness is so timed that it shall conduce to the (δόξα Θεοῦ) glory of God, i.e. to the majestic appreciation of the sublime perfections of God, and that by or in it the Son of God may be glorified. Υπὲρ elsewhere in the Gospel means "sacrifice on behalf of;" so here the very suffering of Lazarus and of the sisters, and the tears of Jesus over the grave, are part of the sacrificial ministry by which the glory of God or of the Sun of God may be advanced. <a href="/commentaries/john/11-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[When] δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. heard [this], Ἀκούσας (Akousas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. He said, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “This Αὕτη (Hautē) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. sickness ἀσθένεια (astheneia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_769.htm">Strong's 769: </a> From asthenes; feebleness; by implication, malady; morally, frailty. will ἔστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. not οὐκ (ouk) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. end in πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. death. θάνατον (thanaton) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2288.htm">Strong's 2288: </a> Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death. No, ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. [it is] for ὑπὲρ (hyper) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5228.htm">Strong's 5228: </a> Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. glory δόξης (doxēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. of God, Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Son Υἱὸς (Huios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. may be glorified δοξασθῇ (doxasthē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1392.htm">Strong's 1392: </a> To glorify, honor, bestow glory on. From doxa; to render glorious. through δι’ (di’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. it.? αὐτῆς (autēs) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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